US President Donald Trump has sent a high-ranking Pentagon delegation to Kyiv to resume dialogue on ending the Russian-Ukrainian war. US Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll will hold talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other Ukrainian officials, and also plans to meet with Russian government officials.
The US canceled scheduled meetings with General Rudolph Hashem in Washington. This happened after the Lebanese army criticized Israel's actions on the border.
Donald Trump announced his intention to approve the sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia ahead of a meeting with the Crown Prince. This multi-billion dollar deal could shift the balance of power in the Middle East and face resistance in the US Congress.
The US may sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to the White House on Tuesday. The deals will include a possible F-35 contract and LNG imports, as well as discussions on access to AI chips and nuclear technology.
The US has signed a defense contract with Boeing for the production of up to 60 CH-47F Block II heavy-lift helicopters for Germany. The contract is valued at $876 million, with work to be completed by October 28, 2035.
The U. S. Coast Guard said it was tracking a Russian military vessel spotted 15 nautical miles south of Oahu, Hawaii. An HC-130 Hercules aircraft and the cutter William Hart flew over and passed near the Russian intelligence ship Karelia.
Before the House of Representatives resumed work, the US Air Force admitted that the secret Joint Advanced Tactical Missile program had not changed. Earlier, the Pentagon claimed delays due to the US government shutdown.
Renaming the official name of the US Department of Defense would cost approximately $2 billion. This is reported by sources familiar with the costs.
Tensions between the US and Venezuela are rising due to the redeployment of the aircraft carrier "Gerald Ford" to the shores of South America.
According to the President, our countries share deep common values, unlike Russia. He also denied that Trump had abandoned the idea of transferring Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegset called on defense companies to accelerate the development and production of weapons, threatening their disappearance. He also announced the creation of a "deal-making team" to support Pentagon procurement.
The US plans to acquire at least 1 million drones for the army over the next two to three years. This is a response to the lessons learned from the war in Ukraine and concerns about dependence on Chinese-made components.
Romanian Defense Minister Sorin Moldovan urged the US to reverse the plan to withdraw 800 troops from the country to avoid strengthening Russian propaganda about NATO's disunity. The Pentagon is redeploying an infantry brigade to Kentucky, focusing on domestic priorities and the Indo-Pacific region.
The United States plans to establish a military presence at an airbase in Damascus to monitor a potential security agreement between Syria and Israel. This move is part of US efforts to mediate negotiations between the two countries.
The US Space Force is preparing to deploy two new weapon systems, Meadowlands and Remote Sensing Terminals, to temporarily jam Chinese and Russian satellites. These systems will complement the existing Counter Communications System jammer, providing the Pentagon with three counter-space capabilities.
The UK has continued to supply Ukraine with Storm Shadow cruise missiles for long-range strikes against Russia. This will provide Ukraine with supplies ahead of the winter months and increase pressure on the Kremlin.
US President Donald Trump stated that he is not currently considering the possibility of transferring Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. He also noted that the conflict is not yet over and the parties will have to continue fighting.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced an improvement in relations between the United States and China. This happened after US President Donald Trump's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea and his own meeting with Chinese Minister of National Defense Admiral Dong Jun in Malaysia.
US President Donald Trump announced a possible military invasion of Nigeria if the country's government continues to allow the killing of Christians. He instructed the Pentagon to prepare for a swift and brutal attack to destroy Islamic terrorists.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said that the US decision to resume nuclear tests makes nuclear conflict less likely. President Trump has ordered the resumption of nuclear weapons testing for reliable nuclear deterrence.
The Pentagon has approved providing Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles, believing it will not affect American stockpiles. However, the final decision rests with President Donald Trump, who is hesitant due to the potential impact on relations with the US and Russia.
US Vice President J. D. Vance stated that the Trump administration would pay service members this week, despite the ongoing government shutdown. This comes amid a budget stalemate affecting other federal services and social programs.
US military personnel involved in a mission in Latin America under the Trump administration were forced to sign non-disclosure agreements. This raised suspicions of excessive secrecy and is an unprecedented move.
Due to the 27-day government shutdown in the USA, over 1660 flights have been delayed, caused by a shortage of air traffic controllers. Approximately 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 TSA employees are working without pay, which exacerbates public outrage.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro accused the US of "fabricating war" after the deployment of the massive US Navy ship USS Gerald R Ford.
US sends aircraft carrier to waters off the coast of South America as part of another escalation and military buildup.
The Pentagon has received an anonymous donation of $130 million to pay military personnel during the US government shutdown. However, the administration may not be able to make payments according to the law.
The US continues its war against drug cartels. Yesterday, according to Pete Hegseth, American military destroyed a vessel used by a terrorist organization.
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell responded in a childish game style to a HuffPost question about U. S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's tie, which resembled the Russian flag. This incident became part of a media dispute about patriotism and symbolism that began after a similar response from the White House spokeswoman.
The United States and Australia have entered into an agreement to expand the supply of rare earth and critical minerals, which includes an investment of $8. 5 billion in Australian projects. This partnership aims to reduce dependence on China, which controls a significant share of the extraction and processing of these materials.
