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Missile attack on Kyiv: Kuleba calls on the US Congress to unblock aid to Ukraine

Amid Russia's missile attack on Kyiv, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called on the U. S. Congress to unblock aid to Ukraine to save lives, protect freedom and defeat Russian terror.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 08:39 AM • 34476 views
Pentagon: US in contact with Niger to break military deal

The US is negotiating with Niger to terminate a military agreement that allowed US troops to remain in the country, due to concerns over the recent military coup in Niger.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 05:53 AM • 101228 views
Niger junta terminates military agreement with the US

The junta of Niger has terminated the military cooperation agreement with the United States, ending the presence of the US military and the operation of the US drone base in the country.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 01:30 AM • 57090 views
The White House reacts to Speaker Johnson's proposal to provide aid to Ukraine in the form of a loan

The White House opposes Speaker Johnson's proposal to provide Ukraine with aid in the form of a loan, arguing that the aid bill passed by the Senate meets Ukraine's defense needs and US national security interests.

War in Ukraine • March 15, 07:26 AM • 35073 views
Bloomberg: Pentagon needs to replenish $6.5 billion in weapons stockpiles

After providing military aid to Ukraine, the U. S. Department of Defense needs to replenish its $6.5 billion in weapons stockpiles.

War in Ukraine • March 15, 12:50 AM • 114720 views
Russia "jammed the signal" of the British Air Force plane carrying British Defense Minister Shapps - media

Russia is believed to have jammed the GPS signal of a British Air Force plane carrying the country's defense minister for 30 minutes.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 02:56 PM • 30512 views
Ammunition for HIMARS and missiles for air defense: Umerov thanks US for new military aid package

Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov thanked his American partners for another package of military aid, which includes ammunition for HIMARS, air defense missiles and other equipment.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 09:15 AM • 23024 views
ATACMS missiles to be part of new US aid package for Ukraine - Politico

The White House announces a new $300 million military aid package to Ukraine, including several Army tactical missile systems with a range of 100 miles.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 04:52 PM • 84952 views
It is important that Congress urgently passes a bill to help Ukraine. Austin made a statement after speaking with Umerov

After speaking with Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, Pentagon Secretary Lloyd Austin urged Congress to urgently pass President Biden's bipartisan National Security Act to support Ukraine's fight against Russian aggression.

War in Ukraine • March 11, 07:12 PM • 26932 views
Canadian Defense Minister explains the delay in supplying Ukraine with NASAMS air defense systems

Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair explained that the delay in the delivery of the Norwegian NASAMS anti-aircraft missile system to Ukraine is due to the fact that the United States has had problems with financing the completion of the contract with the manufacturer Kongsberg Defense and Aerospace.

War in Ukraine • March 11, 06:05 AM • 27376 views
The next meeting of Ramstein will be held on March 19

The next meeting of the Ramstein Defense Contact Group is scheduled for March 19 at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, where U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will meet with defense ministers and senior officials from around the world to discuss the situation in Ukraine and the security challenges facing U.S. allies and partners.

War in Ukraine • March 9, 07:11 PM • 46192 views
A pillbox across the throat: why food suppliers to the Armed Forces are blocking tenders under transparent rules

Suppliers are trying to block transparent tenders announced by the State Logistics Operator for food supplies for the Armed Forces in order to preserve the old non-transparent system.

Economy • March 7, 10:12 AM • 229904 views
Syrskyi took part in talks with the Pentagon chief: they discussed the situation at the front and meeting the needs of the Armed Forces

The Ukrainian commander discussed the situation at the front with the US Secretary of Defense.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 06:30 AM • 27748 views
CNN: Pilot Teixeira pleads guilty to leaking US documents on Ukrainian counteroffensive

Military officer Teixeira pleaded guilty to leaking classified US documents, including reports on the Ukrainian Armed Forces' counteroffensive in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 10:47 PM • 35226 views
Pentagon orders 17 planes from Boeing for $3.4 billion for two allies

The Pentagon has signed a $3. 4 billion contract with Boeing for the purchase and delivery of 17 P-8A maritime aircraft to Canada and Germany by March 2028.

News of the World • March 1, 09:18 AM • 27973 views
Pentagon: Ukraine will be at a disadvantage in terms of artillery and air defense without US assistance

The U. S. Department of Defense believes that without U.S. assistance, Ukraine will be at a disadvantage in terms of artillery and air defense.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 08:34 AM • 35543 views
The Pentagon is considering military aid to Ukraine from its arsenal, but it could harm the US military - CNN

The Pentagon is considering using the remaining $4 billion in military aid to support Ukraine's defense forces as the Senate delays approval of further financial assistance.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 05:42 PM • 27663 views
Elon Musk is called to explain why the US military in Taiwan lost access to Starlink

US congressmen call on Elon Musk to explain why the US military in and around Taiwan does not have access to Starlink communications under the Starshield program funded by the US Department of Defense.

Politics • February 27, 11:55 PM • 30896 views
"Speeding up supplies for the Armed Forces brigades": digitalisation of the MoD property accounting has already been implemented in 200 military units

The implementation of an automated SAP-based defense resource management system in 200 Ukrainian military units has significantly accelerated the processing of supply requests for army brigades from several weeks to 2-3 days.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 03:10 PM • 17400 views
Pentagon: As soon as Congress approves aid to Ukraine, deliveries will begin immediately

The Pentagon says that U. S. military aid to Ukraine will begin as soon as Congress approves the next package.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 10:26 PM • 30205 views
Umerov and Syrsky have a telephone conversation with the head of the Pentagon

During a telephone conversation with the US Secretary of Defense, the Ukrainian military discussed the current situation at the front and plans to meet Ukraine's military needs.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 08:36 PM • 27688 views
White House mulls giving Ukraine longer-range ATACMS missiles - media

The Biden administration is considering providing Ukraine with longer-range ATACMS ballistic missiles that would allow the Ukrainian military to strike deep into occupied Crimea and parts of southern Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 01:29 PM • 23351 views
Deliveries of some equipment to Ukraine continue under previously concluded contracts - Pentagon

The Pentagon continues to supply military equipment and ammunition to Ukraine using previously allocated funds and existing contracts, but needs additional funding from Congress to provide new assistance.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 07:29 AM • 32094 views
Bloomberg: US wants to abandon classified military satellite program

The United States decided to abandon the classified military satellite program due to rising costs and difficulties with payload development.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 09:06 PM • 33085 views
Pentagon chief returns to work after treatment

U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has returned to his duties at the Pentagon after being discharged from the hospital and undergoing rehabilitation.

News of the World • February 15, 03:55 PM • 22528 views
"Ramstein-19": Austin promised to tailor support to Ukraine's needs, mentioned artillery, F-16s and multi-level air defense

The US Secretary of Defense said that the Ukraine Defense Contact Group will continue to provide support to meet Ukraine's short- and long-term security needs, including the provision of F-16 aircraft.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 03:38 PM • 26625 views
"Ramstein-19": Pentagon Secretary Austin opens meeting of the contact group on Ukraine's defense

U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin remotely opened the 19th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group on February 14.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 02:08 PM • 26570 views
US Defense Secretary discharged from hospital

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has been discharged from the hospital after being treated for bladder problems and will return to work at the Pentagon later this week, recovering remotely from home.

Health • February 13, 11:27 PM • 25242 views
Bloomberg: Biden's top Latin America adviser resigns

Juan Gonzalez, Biden's top Latin American adviser, resigns, which could complicate US efforts to negotiate democratic reforms in Venezuela in exchange for sanctions relief.

News of the World • February 13, 11:03 PM • 24073 views
Pentagon chief Austin, who was hospitalized the day before, will take part in the Ramstein meeting

U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will participate virtually in a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group on February 14 after undergoing a medical procedure.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 02:10 PM • 26865 views