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Pentagon: No sign Putin is planning to use nukes after Biden's 'Armageddon' comment

National security adviser Jake Sullivan recently said the U.S. takes Putin’s threats seriously, but does not see any indications that…

Politico

US puts Chinese drone giant DJI on military ties blacklist

Shenzhen-based firm is among 13 Chinese companies added to list that clears way for sanctions.

Al Jazeera

U.S. approves potential $3 billion in defense sale to Kuwait- Pentagon

The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of the National Advanced Surface-To-Air Missile System and Medium Range Air…

Reuters

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Russia asserts annexed Ukraine territories will 'never be given back'

Russia is asserting that the regions it annexed from Ukraine will remain with Russia 'forever' and will 'never be given…

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Top Pentagon official hails Ukraine gains as a ‘significant’ accomplishment

The gains come as Vladimir Putin moved on Tuesday to formally and illegally annex four regions of Ukraine.

Politico

US boosts arms aid as Ukraine expands battle gains

Kryvyi Rig (Ukraine) (AFP) - The United States announced more weapons for Ukraine's army as it claimed sweeping gains along…

AFP

North Korean nuclear test would seriously threaten international stability - U.S.

The Pentagon said on Tuesday that any new North Korean nuclear test would seriously threaten international stability and acknowledged past…

Reuters

Pentagon says can't corroborate reports of Russian nuclear arms movement

A senior Pentagon official said on Tuesday she had no information to corroborate reports suggesting Russia might be moving tactical…

Reuters

Dobbs is a disaster for the military

New abortion restrictions could impact military wives

Salon

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Xi decade reshapes China's military, and the region

Sydney (AFP) - During Xi Jinping's decade-long rule, China has built the world's largest navy, revamped the globe's biggest standing…

AFP

Ukraine on track to achieve battlefield objectives -Pentagon official

Ukraine appears on course to achieve several key battlefield objectives it set for itself, a senior Pentagon official said on…

Reuters

Moscow calling? Red phone line remains crucial in US-Russia standoff

Washington (AFP) - It's not red, or even a telephone, but the secure Washington-Moscow communications line known in Cold War…

AFP

‘It's a land grab’: U.S. scrambles to respond ahead of Putin's annexation claim

Lawmakers seek to punish countries that acknowledge Russia’s sham referendums.

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Biden, Putin, Trump and the hurricane

Facing rising danger of nuclear war and a massive hurricane, Joe Biden hits an inflection point. Is he up for…

Salon

UN chief warns Putin that annexing Ukraine territory is a ‘dangerous escalation’ with ‘no legal value’ – as it happened

António Guterres warns Putin against annexation of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia before expected announcement on Friday

The Guardian - AU

Russian Navy 'seen close to Nord Stream pipeline leaks' say security sources

European security officials observed Russian Navy ships and submarines in the vicinity of the leaks in the Nord Stream pipelines…

Daily Mirror

U.S. pledges to double rocket launchers for Ukraine

The new announcement comes as nations huddle in Brussels to discuss sending more weapons.

Politico

US says military killed 12 civilians in 2021, sparking scepticism

Monitors have regularly questioned the Pentagon’s annual tally, which is perenially far below independent counts.

Al Jazeera

Democrats brace for a national security brain drain

A combination of retirements and vulnerable seats could mean big changes on defense committees in the House.

Politico

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Advanced anti-aircraft weapons head to Ukraine in 2 months

The Pentagon will deliver the first two advanced NASAMS anti-aircraft systems to Ukraine in the next two months, providing Kyiv…

The Independent UK

U.S. has not yet delivered NASAMS air defenses to Ukraine -Pentagon

The United States will not start delivering sophisticated NASAMS air defenses to Ukraine for another two months or so, the…

Reuters

U.S. OKs potential sale of M1A2K tank ammunition to Kuwait -Pentagon

The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of M1A2K tank operational and training ammunition, and related equipment to…

Reuters

Student who sued military over HIV policy settles case

A student at a military college who sued top Pentagon officials after he was deemed unfit for service because he…

The Independent UK

No change to U.S. nuclear posture due to Russia threats, Pentagon says

Despite Russian threats to Ukraine and NATO about the use of nuclear weapons, the Pentagon has not seen any changes…

Reuters

Jaishankar, Austin discuss opportunities for bilateral defence industrial cooperation

Lloyd Austin and S. Jaishankar committed to expanding information-sharing and logistics cooperation to drive deeper operational coordination between the U.S.…

The Hindu