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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 • February 15, 09:06 PM • 33059 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 • 22501 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 • February 14, 03:38 PM • 26574 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 • February 14, 02:08 PM • 26515 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 • 25202 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 • 24038 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 • February 13, 02:10 PM • 26833 views

Italian Defense Minister is hospitalized

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crozetto was rushed to the hospital with severe chest pains and underwent coronary angiography.

News of the World • February 13, 09:24 AM • 34318 views

Pentagon chief cancels trip to Brussels for Ramstein: what is known

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has canceled his trip to Brussels for a meeting on aid to Ukraine after being hospitalized over the weekend for bladder problems.

Politics • February 12, 05:19 PM • 31294 views

Pentagon chief hands over duties to deputy after hospitalization

U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin handed over his duties to Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks after being hospitalized for an urgent bladder problem.

Health • February 12, 07:10 AM • 24084 views

Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin hospitalized again

U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was transported to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on February 11 due to urgent urological problems requiring supportive treatment and close monitoring.

News of the World • February 12, 06:36 AM • 25590 views

Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin to chair Ramstein meeting on February 14

Pentagon Secretary Lloyd Austin will chair a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Brussels on February 14 to discuss the war in Ukraine and the international support needed to defend its territory.

War • February 9, 03:37 AM • 28359 views

US approves $1.2 billion sale of air defense radar systems to Poland

The United States has approved the sale of $1. 2 billion worth of air defense radar systems to Poland to help monitor its airspace and detect threats such as Russian missiles.

News of the World • February 8, 03:49 AM • 30975 views

It is necessary to significantly speed up and increase the supply of ammunition: Umerov addresses Borrell

Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell to discuss the intensification of Russian attacks, thank the EU for its support, and call for more ammunition to repel the aggression.

War • February 7, 07:04 PM • 31696 views

They discussed the latest developments on the battlefield and preparations for Ramstein: the Pentagon chief spoke with Umerov

U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov discussed developments on the battlefield and the upcoming meeting on the defense of Ukraine, with Austin reaffirming U.S. support for Russian aggression.

War • February 7, 06:22 PM • 32001 views

The next meeting of Ramstein will be held on February 14

The nineteenth meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense will be held in Brussels on February 14 to discuss further support for Ukraine in the context of the war with Russia.

War • February 7, 05:37 PM • 54930 views

Austin agrees to testify at House hearing about his secret hospitalization

This month, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will testify before the House Armed Services Committee about his decision to conceal his recent hospitalization from senior national security officials.

News of the World • February 7, 12:58 PM • 20713 views

The rapprochement of Ukraine and NATO continues: Deputy Minister of Defense Pavlyuk held a meeting with international partners

Ukraine's First Deputy Minister of Defense held an online meeting with international partners to discuss improving Ukraine's military command structure and implementing Euro-Atlantic principles and practices, as well as coordinating responses to future security threats.

War • February 6, 04:57 PM • 28948 views

Sky News: UK and US strike Yemen with 20 fighter jets

According to Sky News sources in Washington, the United Kingdom has launched joint strikes on Yemen using more than 20 fighter jets.

War • February 3, 11:21 PM • 30516 views

Ukraine and the United States agree to strengthen cooperation in monitoring the use of international assistance

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the U. S. Department of Defense signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in monitoring the use of international security assistance provided to Ukraine.

War • January 31, 10:23 AM • 24016 views

They discussed the implementation of reforms in Ukraine: Shmyhal meets with delegation of US inspectors general

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal today met with a delegation of Inspectors General from the Department of State, Department of Defense and the U. S. Agency for International Development.

Politics • January 30, 04:39 PM • 57414 views

Head of the National Police of Ukraine signs a memorandum of cooperation with the US Inspectors General

The head of the National Police of Ukraine has signed cooperation agreements with U. S. agencies to strengthen the fight against fraud, corruption and illegal activities related to U.S. security assistance to Ukraine.

Society • January 30, 02:39 PM • 29978 views

Record US arms exports: $238 billion in military equipment sales in 2023

The total value of U. S. arms exports in 2023 reached a record $238 billion, up 16% from 2022. Of this amount, $80.9 billion was foreign military sales, up 55.9%, and $157.5 billion was direct commercial sales, up 2.5%. The growth is explained by the fact that countries are replenishing stocks sent to Ukraine and preparing for large-scale conflicts.

War • January 30, 08:45 AM • 24838 views

US inspectors of weapons provided to Ukraine arrive in Kyiv

US inspectors arrived in Kyiv to oversee and ensure accountability of US military assistance to Ukraine.

War • January 29, 10:15 AM • 29930 views

Pentagon chief issues statement on attack on US military near Jordan-Syria border

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin threatened retaliation for the attack near the Jordanian-Syrian border that killed 3 US soldiers and wounded others. Austin blamed the attack on Iranian-backed militias and said that the United States would respond at a time and place of its choosing.

News of the World • January 28, 10:23 PM • 28229 views

Netherlands joins IT coalition to support Ukraine's defense

The Netherlands has joined the IT coalition to support Ukraine's defense efforts by allocating 10 million euros. Together with the Netherlands, 12 countries have joined the coalition to support Ukraine in the field of IT, communications and cybersecurity.

War • January 27, 10:57 AM • 35304 views

Reuters: Pentagon chief Austin to return to work next week after illness

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin plans to return to the Pentagon on January 30 after being absent due to treatment for prostate cancer. Austin, 70, has not publicly discussed his health problems.

News of the World • January 27, 01:25 AM • 25915 views