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Defence & Security

Pentagon focuses on homeland defence, warfighting, and reducing wasteful spending

News Desk 2 10/02/2025 0

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has outlined key priorities for the Pentagon, emphasising homeland defence, modernising the military, and slashing wasteful spending. In a media interview, Hegseth stated that the Department of Defence (DoD) is working on

Defence & Security

US military to get new task force

Arnold Pinto 30/01/2025 0

To improve fighting strength In a sweeping move to refocus the US military on a merit-based system, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced the establishment of a new task force designed to strengthen America’s fighting force. The newly formed ‘Restoring America’s Fighting Force’ Task Force will ensure that the US Department of Defence (DOD) […]

Defence & Security

Farewell remarks to US troops by US Secretary of Defence

News Desk 2 19/01/2025 0

Lloyd J. Austin “Troops, as usual, you look magnificent. And thanks for all that you do to protect our country. Many thanks to the band for what they always do—make every event that much more special. So thank you, band. Chairman, I gotta tell you, an image of me that is that size is quite […]

Aviation Defence & Security

US deploying massive military assets to the Middle East

Arnold Pinto 02/11/2024 0

As Israel and Iran tether on brink of all-out war The US is deploying additional ballistic missile defence destroyers, fighter aircraft squadrons, tanker aircraft, and B-52 long-range strike bombers to the Middle East region as tensions remain at their highest between Israel, Iran and its armed allies and proxies in Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq and Syria. […]

Defence & Security

US Navy intercepts Iranian missiles launched against Israel

Arnold Pinto 02/10/2024 0

2 warships fire interceptors In a significant escalation of hostilities, Iran launched a barrage of approximately 200 ballistic missiles targeting Israel on October 1, 2024. While most of these missiles were intercepted before reaching their destination, some caused minimal damage, according to statements made by the Pentagon. Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen.

Defence & Security

US provides new $125 million security aid to Ukraine

Arnold Pinto 25/08/2024 0

Package includes Javelin systems The Biden administration has announced an additional $125 million in security assistance to boost Ukraine’s defence capabilities against Russia’s ongoing unprovoked full-scale invasion that is over two years old so far. This new tranche of aid, the 64th by the United States since August 2021, is set to enhance Ukraine’s military […]

Defence & Security

US and Iraqi officials meet to discuss security cooperation

News Desk 2 24/07/2024 0

Meeting held at the Pentagon US and Iraqi officials have met at the Pentagon to discuss when and how the mission of the global coalition against the Islamic State in Iraq would end and transition in an orderly manner to an enduring bilateral security partnership, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder stated […]

Cybersecurity Defence & Security

Pentagon Moves To Bolster American Defence Industry Cybersecurity

Arnold Pinto 30/04/2024 0

Following Escalating Cyber Threats The Pentagon has unveiled its inaugural strategy to fortify cybersecurity among American defence industry stakeholders, a crucial step in the face of escalating cyber threats that underscores the immediate need for collaboration. The Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Strategy charts a course for intensified cooperation between the US