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Europe 3 years ago
Kremlin says comments on US weapons strike on Crimea 'extremely dangerous'
In a call with reporters, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the comments made by Laura Cooper, the Pentagon’s deputy assistant secretary for Russian, Ukrainian and Eurasian affairs, were "extremely dangerous" and are "evidence of direct US involvement in the conflict".
Asia & Pacific 4 years ago
Pentagon asks Congress to fund mining projects in Australia, UK
The request to alter the Cold War-era Defense Production Act (DPA) came as part of the Pentagon's recommendations to Congress for how to write the upcoming US military funding bill, known as the National Defense Authorization Act.
Europe 4 years ago
Pentagon denies helping Ukraine 'target' Russian generals
Reacting to an explosive New York Times report on US support for Ukraine's military, Pentagon Spokesman John Kirby said it was true that the United States supplies Kyiv's forces with military intelligence "to help Ukrainians defend their country."
Americas 4 years ago
Trump wanted to bomb drug labs in Mexico: ex-defense chief
According to excerpts cited by the New York Times, Trump believed the United States could pretend it wasn't responsible for launching missiles across its southern border, Esper, who was Pentagon head between July 2019 and November 2020, writes.
Europe 4 years ago
US officials won't confirm possible Russia invasion of Ukraine on Wednesday
White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan repeated that a Russian invasion could begin any day and President Joe Biden has said he will support Ukraine after any invasion and defend NATO territory.
Americas 4 years ago
US Defense Secretary Austin tests positive for COVID-19
News of Austin's positive test comes after the Pentagon last week tightened restrictions at its headquarters over concern about the highly transmissible Omicron variant that has led to a sharp increase in COVID-19 infections throughout the world.
Americas 4 years ago
Pentagon creates new office to probe UFO reports
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks, working with the US director of national intelligence, ordered the new investigatory body to be established in the US Defense Department's intelligence and security office, the Pentagon said late Tuesday.
Asia & Pacific 4 years ago
US, Chinese military officials hold 'frank, in-depth' talks: Pentagon
Michael Chase, US deputy assistant secretary of defense for China, held the meetings by video conference on Tuesday and Wednesday with Chinese Major General Huang Xueping, the Pentagon said in a statement.
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