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US races to mass-produce battlefield drones

Arnold Pinto 18/07/2025

Amid global drone arms surge The United States is stepping up efforts to produce and deploy low-cost drones at scale as it faces mounting pressure to match rivals in unmanned warfare, US defence officials have confirmed. Eighteen American-made drone prototypes were displayed at the Pentagon on

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Pentagon reveals details of Operation ‘Midnight Hammer’ strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities

Arnold Pinto 22/06/2025

Involving over 125 US aircraft Pentagon, Washington, D.C. – June 22, 2025: In an extraordinary press briefing held this morning at the Pentagon, US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force General Dan Caine, provided detailed insights into a covert and highly coordinated military operation conducted by […]

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AI-powered platform launched to streamline US defence procurement process

Arnold Pinto 07/04/2025

In boost to private sector The US Department of Defense (DoD) is introducing an innovative digital platform enabling companies and academic institutions to match their technologies and products to real-world defence business opportunities in the United States. The platform, DOD Digital OnRamp, will leverage cutting-edge generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools to

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Hegseth announces $580 million cuts to tackle wasteful spending

Arnold Pinto 22/03/2025

Involving Pentagon contracts In an ongoing effort to address inefficiencies and wasteful spending, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo on March 20, 2025, directing the termination of more than $580 million (£460 million) in contracts, grants, and programmes in the US. According to a Pentagon statement, the move is part of the US […]

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

News Desk 10/02/2025

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 boosting America’s defence capabilities. This includes modernising the

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US military to get new task force

Arnold Pinto 30/01/2025

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) […]

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Farewell remarks to US troops by US Secretary of Defence

News Desk 19/01/2025

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 […]

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US deploying massive military assets to the Middle East

Arnold Pinto 02/11/2024

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. […]

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US Navy intercepts Iranian missiles launched against Israel

Arnold Pinto 02/10/2024

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.

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US provides new $125 million security aid to Ukraine

Arnold Pinto 25/08/2024

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 […]

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US and Iraqi officials meet to discuss security cooperation

News Desk 24/07/2024

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 […]

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Pentagon Moves To Bolster American Defence Industry Cybersecurity

Arnold Pinto 30/04/2024

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