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Kristen Michal said he would not hold back in his statements about the threat posed by Russia. He called Putin a dictator.
After the midterm elections, lawmakers from both parties are planning an investigation and an attempt to impeach Pete Hegseth. Trump continues to support him.
Two military observers said they saw a black triangular object over a facility in the United States. The Pentagon released a report without video or photos.
Pete Hegseth's subordinates dropped the historic globe, puncturing its shell in the Antarctic region. The artifact was sent for repairs.
Lockheed Martin has reached a preliminary agreement with the Pentagon to produce and support 850 F-35s over 10 years. The company will invest at least $7 billion.
Trump representatives Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff plan to visit Norway for talks on ending the war in Ukraine. Zelenskyy is expected to participate.
At the front, Starlink/Starshield stops working at speeds of 130–161 km/h, while the US Department of War is delaying "lifesaving supplies" for Ukraine, Zelenskyy said.
"Kosmos-2612" reduced the distance to ICEYE-X36 to 26 meters. An expert called the approach critical and warned of rising risks.
Zelenskyy allegedly agreed to a 100-day pause in strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure in exchange for Starlink expansion. He is also considering Patriot missiles.
U. S. senators called for an investigation into Starlink restrictions on October 12–14.
U. S. Senator Thom Tillis is initiating an investigation into Starlink problems for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He believes the outage may have originated in the Pentagon's Starshield systems.
Ukraine contacted the United States over problems with Starlink. The White House said it does not control SpaceX but will look into the situation.
According to the FT, the US is demanding that Kyiv stop strikes on Russian oil refineries. Arms supplies, intelligence, and the PURL mechanism are at risk.
Donald Trump approved the execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad for the 2009 attack at Fort Hood. This could become the first U.S. military execution since 1961.
Boeing has received a seven-year, $14. 7 billion contract from Lockheed Martin to expand production of PAC-3 MSE guidance heads. Capacity\r\nwill triple.
The Pentagon is reviewing the U. S. military presence in Europe. Some forces may be moved to the Western Hemisphere to combat drug cartels.
Autonomous Lightfish boats help detect trespassers and contraband on the Rio Grande. The Pentagon is considering deploying them in the Gulf.
The U. S. Navy and Raytheon have signed a five-year agreement worth up to $24.4 billion for the production of SM-6 missiles. The contract may be extended for another two years.
A breach of the Pentagon's database exposed the Social Security numbers and service records of 2. 76 million living people and 294,000 deceased people. There is currently no evidence of misuse of the information.
The United States has already contracted $307 million from the $400 million USAI package for Ukraine. The remaining funds are planned to be committed by September 30.
The Pentagon ordered Ukrainian company Skyeton’s ACS-3 Raybird reconnaissance drones for $10. 64 million. The drones can cover up to 2,500 km and fly for 24 hours.
Photos showed the destruction of American bases in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. The strikes hit U.S. facilities in eight countries.
Trump honored the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks near the Pentagon and highlighted the resilience of Americans. He called Iran the main sponsor of terrorism.
The Pentagon has signed seven-year agreements with General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin. Production of PAC-3 MSE missiles will be tripled, while THAAD production will be increased fourfold.
CXMT is demanding that it be removed from the list of companies linked to China’s military. The manufacturer says it creates chips solely for civilian use.
The Eagle Crest agreement will remain in effect until 2037 and covers the F-15EX, modernization, maintenance, and infrastructure. The initial contract is worth $343.7 million.
The Trump administration has cut its biosecurity team, but is now analyzing AI risks related to the creation of pathogens. Specialists are studying billions of antibody mutations to protect against pandemics and biological attacks.
The Pentagon plans to reach an agreement with the FAA and the Department of Homeland Security to use lasers against drones at airports. This follows incidents in which military lasers shot down unmanned aircraft without coordination with aviation authorities.
The Trump administration has extended the National Guard’s mission in Washington through January 2029, despite its initial statement that it would be temporary. The cost of the operation through 2029 is estimated at $1.4 billion, while residents criticize federal intervention.
The U. S. Army is awarding AeroVironment a contract for Locust systems to destroy unmanned aerial vehicles. This is the Pentagon's first production contract for laser weapons against drones.