September 11 marks "No News Is Good News" Day and Library Remembrance Day. It is also the World Day Against Terrorism, associated with the events of September 11, 2001.
The United States and Ukraine are negotiating a $100 billion deal for the acquisition of American weapons. The agreement involves the exchange of intellectual property for advanced Ukrainian systems.
The US plans to transfer the first batch of 10 ERAM missiles to Ukraine in October. In total, Ukraine can purchase up to 3350 such missiles.
US President Donald Trump will sign an executive order to transform the Department of Defense into the Department of War. This name change, which will be secondary to the current one, is intended to solidify it permanently.
The United States is considering leading the monitoring of a buffer zone in Ukraine as part of a peace agreement with Russia. This demilitarized territory would be controlled using drones and satellites, without the involvement of American military personnel.
US President Donald Trump will make a statement at 11:00 PM Kyiv time. He is likely to sign an executive order renaming the Ministry of Defense to the Ministry of War.
The Pentagon called the maneuver of Venezuelan fighter jets over an American ship in the Caribbean Sea a "provocation. " This incident occurred against the backdrop of increased US military presence in the region to combat drug trafficking.
On September 5, US President Donald Trump will sign an executive order changing the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will officially be referred to as the Secretary of War.
The Trump administration announced the curtailment of Pentagon programs for training and equipping the armies of Eastern European countries bordering Russia. This decision is intended to force European allies to bear a larger share of the costs of their own defense.
Donald Trump officially stated that the headquarters of the US Space Forces will move to Huntsville, Alabama. He noted that he had planned this during his first term, but the Biden administration placed it in Colorado.
US President Donald Trump will make an "exciting announcement" related to the Pentagon. The statement will be made from the Oval Office at 2:00 PM Washington time.
US TNT reserves have significantly decreased due to the closure of the last plant in the 1980s and the cessation of exports from Russia and China. The Pentagon is building a new plant in Kentucky worth $435 million, which will become operational in 2028.
The Trump administration is developing plans to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War. This idea has been discussed since the first weeks of Trump's second term.
European leaders are considering the creation of a 40-kilometer buffer zone as part of a peace agreement, but Kyiv may not agree. The US is not participating in these discussions, and NATO countries are looking for solutions for a fragile peace.
US President Donald Trump announced his intention to rename the Department of Defense to "Department of Offense" or "Department of War. " This would require the approval of the US Congress.
The long-range version of the Ukrainian cruise missile "Long Neptune", which has been under development since 2023, has been publicly demonstrated for the first time. It can hit the enemy at a distance of up to 1000 km, has an increased fuselage diameter and a length of more than 6 meters.
US National Guard troops in Washington, D. C., have begun carrying weapons. This was made possible by a directive from Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth.
The administration of US President Donald Trump has approved the sale of 3,350 Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) air-to-surface missiles to Ukraine. Delivery is expected in six weeks, and the arms package is valued at $850 million.
The Pentagon blocked Ukraine from using ATACMS missiles for strikes on Russia. This restriction was in effect since late spring, preventing Kyiv from using powerful weapons.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has dismissed Lieutenant General Jeffrey Cruz, director of the Defense Intelligence Agency. The reason for the dismissal may be "loss of confidence," which is part of a broader purge of senior management.
The US has narrowed access to information regarding negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, prohibiting the sharing of full intelligence with its "Five Eyes" allies. This decision has sparked discussions about the effectiveness of cooperation and national interests.
The European Union plans to purchase $750 billion worth of oil and nuclear products from the US by 2028, and will also allocate $40 billion for AI chips. The EU will abolish tariffs on US industrial goods and increase defense procurement.
The Grok chatbot from xAI made hundreds of thousands of private user dialogues public, searchable via Google. Among the leaks were intimate medical questions, instructions for making explosives, and plans to assassinate Musk.
A high-ranking Pentagon official informed allies about the minimal role of the US in Ukraine's security guarantees. European countries are concerned and demand the deployment of American fighter jets in Romania.
US and European military planners are studying security guarantees for Ukraine after the war. The deployment of European troops under US command and possible air support from Washington are being considered.
The United States is deploying over 4,000 Marines and sailors to Latin America and the Caribbean. The mission, which includes a submarine and aircraft, is aimed at neutralizing national security threats from drug cartels.
A report by the US European Command found that the eight-day halt in military aid to Ukraine by the Trump administration had a tangible impact on the combat readiness of the United States. It also negatively affected Ukraine's negotiating position.
Hillary Clinton stated that she would consider nominating Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. This would happen if he concludes a peace deal with Russia that is beneficial for Ukraine, without capitulating to Putin.
Pentagon chief Pete Hagset flew to Alaska, where talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin are scheduled. Trump has already arrived in Anchorage with his delegation.
Elon Musk's xAI startup lost a US government contract after its Grok chatbot issued an antisemitic tirade praising Hitler. Despite this, xAI secured a $200 million deal with the Pentagon.
