pentagon news
Latest from pentagon
Hegseth Used Multiple Signal Chats For Official Pentagon Business
In one case, he told aides on the encrypted app to inform foreign governments about an unfolding military operation.
Published on May 06, 2025 07:28 AM IST
WSJ
China's hidden military hub, 10x of Pentagon, likely world's largest war center
China is reportedly building a massive military hub, possibly the world's largest, southwest of Beijing
Published on May 04, 2025 08:20 PM IST
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Who is Lue Elizondo? The man behind the controversial ‘1,000-foot UFO’ photo
A photo claiming it shows a 1,000-foot UFO near Four Corners sparked debate, with critics suggesting it was an optical illusion.
Published on May 03, 2025 05:17 PM IST
Trump tears apart ABC News, drags Biden's health in heated Terry Moran interview
Trump lambasted Terry Moran by calling his question about Pete Hegseth ‘stupid’. He also criticised ABC News for not covering Biden's alleged mental decline.
Published on Apr 30, 2025 04:34 PM IST
What is the ‘Women, Peace & Security’ program? Hegseth cancels 'woke' bill
The Women Peace and Security program was signed into law by President Trump during his first term at the White House
Published on Apr 30, 2025 03:22 AM IST
Pentagon faces $200 million loss as Houthis shoot down 7 US drones
The US has increased its attacks on the Houthis, launching daily strikes since March 15, when President Donald Trump ordered a new, expanded campaign.
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 09:41 AM IST
PTI |
Why is Pete Hegseth being called ‘Pentagon Princess’ online?
Pete Hegseth, who was labelled as “Pentagon Princess” on social media, is already facing calls to resign in the aftermath of the Signal group chat blunder.
Published on Apr 24, 2025 01:35 PM IST
Sumanti Sen
Who is Dan Caldwell? Pete Hegseth's adviser put on leave in Pentagon leak probe
Pete Hegseth adviser Dan Caldwell was placed on administrative leave in connection with an investigation into unauthorized disclosure of Pentagon information.
Updated on Apr 16, 2025 04:40 AM IST
AP |
Who is Susannah Meyers? US fires Greenland base commander over bombshell ‘email’
Col. Susannah Meyers' removal from Space Base Group, Greenland came after she disassociated herself and the base from JD Vance's criticism of Denmark
Updated on Apr 12, 2025 09:13 PM IST
Pentagon fires Greenland base commander after Vance visit
USA-TRUMP/GREENLAND-PENTAGON:Pentagon fires Greenland base commander after Vance visit
Published on Apr 11, 2025 11:19 PM IST
Reuters |
Sam Altman's OpenAI might help the Pentagon in developing AI weapons in future
Beyond defense, Altman said the government needs to start putting more effort into learning how to use and integrate AI tools.
Published on Apr 10, 2025 10:41 PM IST
Bloomberg |
US army may face force reduction by up to 90,000 active-duty soldiers: Report
At least six US federal government agencies are offering their employees a new “deferred resignation” opportunity
Published on Apr 04, 2025 03:47 PM IST
Pete Hegseth’s use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike under scanner
The Pentagon referred all questions to the inspector general’s office, citing the ongoing investigation.
Updated on Apr 04, 2025 06:22 AM IST
AP |
U.S. Sends Warplanes, Ships to the Middle East in Warning to Iran
The U.S. will soon have two carrier strike groups in the region as Washington steps up its pressure on Tehran.
Published on Apr 02, 2025 12:22 PM IST
WSJ
Elon Musk to visit CIA days after Pentagon trip's ‘secret war plan’ controversy
According to a report by The New York Times, Musk was set to receive a briefing on classified war plans concerning China at Pentagon, a claim that was denied.
Published on Mar 29, 2025 05:56 AM IST
Trump floats new theory about ‘Signal scandal’ after Mike Waltz's confession
Donald Trump has brought a new twist to ‘The Signal scandal’, which has raised greater concerns about the US national security.
Updated on Mar 26, 2025 08:13 PM IST
'No China war plans': Pentagon slams NYT report after big meet with Elon Musk
The meeting marked Elon Musk’s first official talks with US defence secretary Pete Hegseth, amid speculation surrounding his business dealings with the Pentagon
Updated on Mar 22, 2025 06:46 AM IST
Musk visits Pentagon after China report: Does he have security clearance?
Elon Musk arrived at the Pentagon on Friday to discuss ‘innovation, efficiencies and smarter production’
Updated on Mar 21, 2025 08:57 PM IST
Sean Parnell slams ‘garbage’ report claiming Musk to be briefed on China plans
Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell refuted a New York Times report claiming Elon Musk will be briefed on plans against China during Friday's Pentagon visit
Published on Mar 21, 2025 07:02 PM IST
Arya Vaishnavi
Trump refutes NYT report on Musk getting info on ‘top secret China war plans’
Trump refuted a NYT report claiming that Elon Musk will be briefed by the Pentagon on US military’s plan for a potential war against China.
Updated on Mar 21, 2025 10:48 AM IST
Musk to get access of Pentagon’s 'top-secret plans' for China war: Report
The top-secret briefing on the China war plan has about 20 to 30 slides and details the United States’ plans to fight China if a war-like situation comes up
Published on Mar 21, 2025 07:46 AM IST
Pentagon restores histories of Navajo Code Talkers, other Native veterans after public outcry
Pentagon restores histories of Navajo Code Talkers, other Native veterans after public outcry
Published on Mar 20, 2025 06:36 AM IST
AP |
Is Pentagon going to fire 60,000 civilians? Here's what we know so far
The Department of Defense plans to cut 50,000 to 60,000 civilian jobs as part of a broader effort to reduce the federal workforce.
Updated on Mar 19, 2025 05:54 AM IST
Trump's call for ‘Golden Dome’ missile-defence system gets 360 company replies
Pentagon analysts are studying over 360 concept papers as they rush to come up with a workable plan for a 'Golden Dome' missile-defence system.
Published on Mar 14, 2025 05:28 PM IST
Bloomberg |
US military cancels climate change studies that Pentagon chief calls 'crap'
USA-MILITARY/CLIMATE CHANGE (PIX):US military cancels climate change studies that Pentagon chief calls 'crap'
Published on Mar 11, 2025 03:18 AM IST
Reuters |
Enola Gay: Huge uproar as WWII bomber targeted under Trump govt's DEI purge
Enola Gay is the B-29 bomber that dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan in 1945.
Published on Mar 08, 2025 08:11 PM IST
Hegseth orders suspension of Pentagon's offensive cyberoperations against Russia
Hegseth’s decision does not affect cyberoperations conducted by other agencies, including the CIA and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
Published on Mar 04, 2025 06:57 PM IST
AP |
Pentagon sets 30-day deadline to identify transgender troops for removal
The order builds on an executive directive signed by Donald Trump early in his tenure, outlining steps to ban transgender people from military service.
Updated on Feb 28, 2025 05:59 AM IST
Pentagon to remove transgender US service members from military
The Pentagon announced that transgender troops will be removed unless they obtain a case-by-case waiver.
Published on Feb 27, 2025 11:11 AM IST
AFP |
Hegseth replaces military lawyers saying they were not ‘well-suited’
Following the abrupt firing of key military leaders, Hegseth defended Trump's choice of a retired general who doesn't meet the legal criteria for chairman
Published on Feb 25, 2025 01:26 PM IST
PTI |