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Top U.S. general speaks with Chinese counterpart

U.S. Army General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff, spoke on Thursday with China's Chief of the Joint Staff Department, General Li Zuocheng, the Pentagon said.

Reuters

U.S. sending Ukraine two surface-to-air missile systems -Pentagon

The United States is sending Ukraine two NASAMS surface-to-air missile systems, four additional counter-artillery radars and up to 150,000 rounds of 155mm artillery ammunition as part of its latest weapons packages for Ukraine, the Pentagon said on Friday.

Reuters

US announces $820M in Ukraine aid, including missile systems

The U.S. has announced it will provide Ukraine with $820 million in new military aid, including new surface-to-air missile systems and counter-artillery radars to respond to Russia’s heavily reliance on long-range strikes in the war

The Independent UK

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NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK

Pentagon Warns Of Serious Threat To Global Economy From Blockchain Vulnerabilities

In the Pentagon’s latest report, they reveal numerous vulnerabilities on the blockchain.

Benzinga

2 Seattle startups racing to transform next-gen space travel

The phrase "nuclear energy" conjures images of large steaming towers or Tony Stark's arc reactor from the iconic "Iron Man" movies. But two Seattle-based startups are designing nuclear technologies small enough to pick up and carry that, thanks in part to buy-in from the Defense Department, they hope will fuel…

Tribune News Service

The top House security official has his sights on a safer Capitol. It’s a big task

WASHINGTON — Suspects did not want to be caught in the crosshairs of William J. Walker.

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Vladimir Putin's 'Iron Doll' threatens nuclear strikes on London and Washington

Russian Space Chief Dmitry Rogozin posted Russian military satellite images of the Pentagon, the Élysée Palace in Paris, and the German Chancellery in Berlin, all so-called targets

Daily Mirror

Russia publishes Pentagon coordinates, says Western satellites 'work for our enemy'

Russia's space agency published the coordinates of Western defence headquarters including the U.S. Pentagon and the venue of NATO's summit on Tuesday, saying Western satellite operators were working for Russia's enemy - Ukraine.

Reuters

The top House security official has his sights on a safer Capitol. It’s a big task

“Security is a journey. There’s no destination,” said Walker J. Walker, who took over as House sergeant-at-arms after the Jan. 6 attack.

Roll Call

Pentagon under pressure after Supreme Court’s abortion decision

The Supreme Court decision ending a constitutional right to an abortion puts immediate pressure on the Pentagon, which has struggled to clarify how it will address the health-care expectations of female troops, and female spouses of troops.

Tribune News Service

U.S. transfers Afghan Guantanamo Bay detainee after court ruling

The Pentagon on Friday said it had transferred an Afghan detainee who was held at Guantanamo Bay for 15 years, a move that comes after a court ruled the United States had no legal justification to hold him.

Reuters

House panel's NDAA, unlike Senate's, sticks to Biden's budget - Roll Call

The Senate's companion bill and related measures would support $857.6 billion for national defense, some $44.2 billion more than the House.

Roll Call

Israel Says 'Regional Alliance' Has Thwarted Iranian Attacks

Israel’s defense minister on Monday said that Israel is helping build a US-led regional air-defense alliance against Iran, and that the partnership has already thwarted attempted Iranian attacks. Defense Minister Benny Gantz said he expected the upcoming visit by President Joe Biden to the region to further strengthen this fledgling…

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Pentagon Describes Russia's Actions in Syria as 'Provocative'

US military officials have expressed concern about the increased risk of confrontation between US and Russian forces in Syria. The commander of US Central Command (Centcom), General Erik Kurilla, said in a statement that his regional forces seek to avoid any miscalculated steps that would lead to unnecessary conflict. "We…

Reuters

U.S. drone sale to Ukraine hits snag - sources

The Biden administration's plan to sell four large, armable drones to Ukraine has been paused on the fear its sophisticated surveillance equipment might fall into enemy hands, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Al Jazeera

January 6: How the day unfolded for US Vice President Mike Pence

Latest hearing in US lawmakers’ probe into Capitol riot focuses on Donald Trump pressure on Pence. Here’s what we know.

Roll Call

Senate Armed Services panel goes big with new defense budget - Roll Call

The Senate Armed Services Committee has proposed a roughly 10 percent increase in national security funding for fiscal 2023.

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The Independent UK

Flying blind: US accuses itself of selling weapons for Yemen war without assessing civilian harm

Audit by watchdog says US officials fail to follow through on the civilian impact of military sales to Saudi Arabia and UAE

Reason

50 Years Later, the Motive Behind Watergate Remains Clouded

Despite the abundance of transcripts, FBI reports, and memoirs from those involved, we still know more about the cover-up than we do about the infamous political scandal.

The Independent UK

GAO: No sign US tracked if its aid was used in Yemen attacks

A government report says there’s no sign the Pentagon or the State Department investigated whether U.S. military aid was used in Saudi or Emirati strikes alleged to have killed civilians in Yemen

Benzinga

BREAKING: South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace Beats Trump-Backed Primary Challenger

South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace beat back a primary challenge from former state legislator and Pentagon official Katie Arrington, according to AP, which called the race at 11:13 p.m. ET Tuesday night. Trump Endorsement Notwithstanding...

The Independent UK

Ukraine news – live: Kyiv ignores Russian ultimatum to surrender key Donbas city

Moscow told sheltering Ukrainian troops to leave on Wednesday morning

ABC News

Pentagon awards Australian rare earths miner Lynas $US120m contract to build plant in Texas

Lynas Rare Earths has been awarded a contract by the US Department of Defence to build a processing facility in Texas.

Tribune News Service

After subcommittees’ work, Pentagon funding remains a question mark

WASHINGTON — Last week, House Armed Services subcommittees approved their portions of the Pentagon’s annual policy bill, indicating support for a big pay raise for troops and some resistance to ship retirements. But the panels left the biggest question unresolved: how much defense funding to authorize.

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