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EDITORIAL: Uniting against Chinese aggression
EDITORIAL: Uniting against Chinese aggression: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Pentagon, juggling Russia, China, seeks billions for long-range weapons
Pentagon, juggling Russia, China, seeks billions for long-range weapons: The effort comes after a year of war in Ukraine, which has diminished U.S ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/03/13/pentagon-budget-proposal-2024/
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Pentagon Budget Grows. Defense Stocks Don't.
Pentagon Budget Grows. Defense Stocks Don't. : U.S. Defense spending could hit $842 billion in fiscal year 2024, up from an expected $816 billion in fiscal year ...
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Pentagon announces largest-ever defense budget request
Pentagon announces largest-ever defense budget request: The Defense Department made its largest-ever budget request on Monday, seeking $842 billion to deal with ...
foxbusiness.com/politics/pentagon-announces-largest-defense-budget-request
DoD cites threats in Indo-Pacific in requesting record defense budget | ...
DoD cites threats in Indo-Pacific in requesting record defense budget | Yonhap News Agency
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Pentagon Requests Science & Tech Research Boost, But China Remains Ahead
Pentagon Requests Science & Tech Research Boost, But China Remains Ahead: Beijing funds much S&T research outside formal military channels.
defenseone.com/technology/2023/03/pentagon-requests-science-tech-reseach-boost-china-remains-ahead/383935/
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‘Gotta be kidding me’: Pentagon official reveals Hegseth’s criteria for ...
‘Gotta be kidding me’: Pentagon official reveals Hegseth’s criteria for senior promotions
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Department of Defense Has Spent 97.5% of Donald Trump's One Big ...
Department of Defense Has Spent 97.5% of Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Funding
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Hegseth fires the Pentagon's top military planner even as Trump ...
Hegseth fires the Pentagon's top military planner even as Trump considers new Iran strikes
pbs.org/newshour/politics/hegseth-fires-the-pentagons-top-military-planner-even-as-trump-considers-new-iran-strikes
Key FactsHegseth removes Pentagon’s military planning chief
Oct 30, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • Brett Sylvia, a lieutenant general in the U.S. Army, is the second general Hegseth has removed from the J5 post.

  • A defense official said no reason was given and no immediate replacement for Sylvia had been named.

  • Two diplomats said U.S. officials urged Middle Eastern countries and regional allies to prepare for possible post-election action and Iranian retaliation; Trump had not decided.

  • A third U.S. aircraft carrier and thousands of additional troops are heading to the region.
Top general fired by Hegseth amid leak investigation
Top general fired by Hegseth amid leak investigation: The Pentagon initially issued a statement thanking Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia for his service but rescinded ...
nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/top-general-fired-hegseth-leak-investigation-rcna606456
US general fired over alleged leaks about Iran, Ukraine wars
US general fired over alleged leaks about Iran, Ukraine wars: US general fired over alleged leaks about Iran, Ukraine wars
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Pentagon Tells Congress U.S. War on Iran Has Cost $47 Billion
Pentagon Tells Congress U.S. War on Iran Has Cost $47 Billion: The cost of President Trump’s war of choice against Iran has ballooned to at least $47 billion — ...
democracynow.org/2026/10/29/headlines/pentagon_tells_congress_us_war_on_iran_has_cost_47_billion
US will send $1.7 billion in military aid to Ukraine
US will send $1.7 billion in military aid to Ukraine: The U.S. has announced that it will send $1.7 billion in military aid to Ukraine, including an array of ...
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/us-send-17-billion-military-aid-ukraine-112378295
Key FactsUS Unveils Massive $1.7 Billion Military Aid for Ukraine
Jul 30, 2024 · Reading time: ~20 sec.
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  • The Pentagon announced a new tranche of $1.7 billion in military assistance for Ukraine on Monday, including missiles, ammunition, and anti-tank weapons in response to the Russian invasion.

  • The assistance includes $200 million in immediate aid from existing weapons and equipment stockpiles within the Department of Defense and a $1.5 billion long-term commitment from the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) funds.

  • The weaponry being sent to Ukraine comprises surface-to-air missiles, short- and medium-range air defense munitions, RIM-7 missiles for air defense, electronic warfare equipment, High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) rockets, artillery and mortar rounds, Tube-Launched, Optically-Tracked, Wire-Guided (TOW) missiles, as well as Javelin and AT-4 anti-tank weapons.
Russia: Arrested U.S. soldier to be held two months on theft charges
Russia: Arrested U.S. soldier to be held two months on theft charges: The U.S. Army soldier arrested in Russia last week was being held in a pretrial detention ...
dallasnews.com/news/world/2024/05/08/arrested-soldier-from-texas-base-to-be-held-for-two-months-on-theft-charges-russia-says/
Austin speaks with Chinese counterpart in first at-length conversation ...
Austin speaks with Chinese counterpart in first at-length conversation since 2022
cnn.com/2024/04/16/politics/austin-china-call/
US announces $425 million Ukraine aid package
US announces $425 million Ukraine aid package: The Biden administration announced a $425 million package Friday for Ukraine, planning to deliver to Kyiv a ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4292169-russia-ukraine-war-425-million-aid-package-us-announces/
Key FactsU.S. announces $425 million military aid for Ukraine
Nov 3, 2023 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • The Biden administration announces new military assistance of $425 million for Ukraine.

  • Including up to $125 million in weapons and military supplies from the Department of Defense's stocks.

  • Through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, the U.S. can purchase weapons directly from the defense industry.

  • Some Republican members of Congress oppose President Biden's proposed $106 billion package for Israel and Ukraine due to funding linkage.
Pentagon accounting error provides extra $6bn in arms to Ukraine
Pentagon accounting error provides extra $6bn in arms to Ukraine: The Pentagon says accounting error is about double the previous estimates ...
aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/21/pentagon-overestimates-value-of-ukraine-military-aid-by-6bn
Senate passes defense bill that arms U.S. allies, ends vaccine mandate
Senate passes defense bill that arms U.S. allies, ends vaccine mandate: The $858 billion legislation, directing more military aid for Ukraine and Taiwan ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2022/12/15/senate-defense-bill-covid-vaccine-mandate/
House passes annual defense funding bill
House passes annual defense funding bill: The House on Thursday passed the annual defense authorization bill, sending the mammoth, $847 billion measure to the ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/3767287-house-passes-annual-defense-funding-bill/
Key FactsThe House has passed a defense measure that repeals the military Covid vaccination mandate.
Apr 18, 2023 · Reading time: ~20 sec.
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  • On Thursday, the House voted to allocate $858 billion in national defense expenditures and to repeal the US military's Covid vaccination mandate.

  • The bill was passed with broad bipartisan support, with a vote of 350 to 80. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, which defines the policy agenda and authorizes funds for the Department of Defense, was approved by House members.

  • House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy stated in a statement Tuesday night, "the end of President Biden's military COVID vaccine mandate is a victory for our military and for common sense."
‘Pacing challenge’: US defence strategy focuses on China
‘Pacing challenge’: US defence strategy focuses on China: In report outlining threats, Pentagon describes China as the most ‘comprehensive and serious challenge’ ...
aljazeera.com/news/2022/10/27/pacing-challenge-us-defence-strategy-focuses-on-china
A world on edge as security risks grow
A world on edge as security risks grow: As nations build up their defences and fret about new wars, New Zealand's military resources could come under the ...
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U.S. Republicans want billions for Taiwan military aid to counter China
U.S. Republicans want billions for Taiwan military aid to counter China: U.S. Republican lawmakers introduced legislation on Thursday seeking to provide $2 ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-republicans-want-billions-taiwan-military-aid-counter-china-2021-11-04/