The Pentagon has been in the news recently due to various significant events, including the concern over the threat posed by Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), the US launching airstrikes against targets linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard in Iraq and Syria, and the hospitalization of US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for a bladder issue. Additionally, there have been reports of the US sending new weapons shipments to Ukraine amidst escalating tensions with Russia, as well as discussions about using air defenses in Eastern Europe to intercept Russian airstrikes on Ukraine.
The Pentagon, located in Arlington County, Virginia, is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense. It serves as a symbol of the US military and is often used as a metonym for the Department of Defense and its leadership. The building is one of the world's largest office buildings by floor area and houses various military personnel and defense officials. The Pentagon plays a crucial role in shaping US defense policies, strategies, and operations, making it a central hub for national security decision-making.
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The pier was successfully anchored on Thursday, with around 500 tonnes of aid expected to enter the Palestinian territory in the coming days.
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NATO should use air defenses in eastern Europe to intercept Russian airstrikes on Ukraine, a former NATO chief said.
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The Pentagon is increasingly concerned about the threat posed by UAS.
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Congress is asking Brad Smith to testify on May 22 about its new cyber policies following a China and Russia hacks.
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Botched strike is latest incident to raise questions about lack of accountability for civilian deaths from US strikes.
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Ukraine continues to target Russian oil facilities despite reported US objections, with one military expert calling it a 'risky move' to continue.
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It comes as Russian forces launched a large missile strike against Ukrainian energy facilities on Friday.
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US president says new weapons shipment could be on its way to Ukraine as soon as this week.
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Landing ship ‘not combat-capable’ say Ukraine’s navy as investigations continue into the Moscow terror attack
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All signs point to the People's Liberation Army meeting President Xi Jinping’s preferred timeline, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command chief says.
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Japanese officials say the U.S. and Japanese militaries will resume flights of Osprey aircraft in Japan after completing necessary maintenance and training following a fatal crash last November
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The pier, which could take 60 days to build, might not be an effective solution to the urgent aid crisis in Gaza.
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Four U.S. Army boats, loaded with tons of equipment and steel pier segments, have left Virginia and are heading to Gaza
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A report that reviewed claims of alien encounters dating back to the 1940s concluded that most sightings were ordinary objects and the result of misidentification.
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Jack Teixeira avoids spy charges, reduces sentence from up to 60 years.
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Republican lawmakers question how President Biden could go for days without knowing Austin was hospitalised.
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Australia on the verge of producing artillery shells and guided missiles in partnership with US companies
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‘Secretary Austin will recuperate and perform his duties remotely from home for a period before returning to work at the Pentagon later this week,’ the Department of Defense said
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US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin resumes full duties remotely after hospitalization for bladder issue
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The US launched airstrikes against over 85 targets linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard and its backed militias in Iraq and Syria, following a deadly attack on US troops.