Pentagon

Despite Pentagon's admission, why on earth humans stopped talking about aliens and UFOs

As Pentagon has admitted the presence of UFOs, many people strongly believe that alien disclosure is imminent.

Aug 5, 2020

After Pentagon's UFO video release, this former senator urges scientific investigation

The UFO in the mysterious clip released by Pentagon traveled across the skies in such a way that it defied all laws of modern physics.

Apr 29, 2020

Pentagon fires top official for sexually harassing 3 female staff members

The former assistant secretary of defence for nuclear chemical and biological defence programs, Guy Roberts resigned after he was accused of making unwelcomed physical contact by hugging, kissing, or touching.

Dec 13, 2019

As US military completes pullback from Syria, Pentagon denies sending troops to Mideast

US President Donald Trump had earlier contradicted the US military's statement by stating that the troops deployed in the regions are "only kept for oil."

Dec 5, 2019

Pentagon releases Baghdadi raid video, warns of likely retribution attack

The declassified, grainy, black-and-white aerial videos from Saturday's raid showed US special operations forces closing in on the compound and US aircraft firing on militants nearby.

Oct 31, 2019

White House orders Pentagon to offer options as Aramco attack fallout escalates

US defence officials were instructed to plan potential options at the White House meeting on Monday, although no detailed strategic choices were presented at the meeting.

Sep 18, 2019

US launches ground-based cruise missile after INF exit; Russia warns retaliation

The bilateral treaty between the US and Russia slowed down US weapons development, especially in intermediate-range nuclear missiles, something that China was able to develop over the years.

Aug 20, 2019

After Imran Khan's US visit, Pentagon approves sales worth $125 mn to support Pakistan's F-16 fighter jets

The defence deal is the first time the US has offered support after security aid to Pakistan was suspended by Trump in 2018.

Jul 27, 2019

US-Iran missed opportunity to solve tensions after Nizar Zakka's release: Report

In the month since the release, US-Iranian relations have taken several turns for the worse, including Iran's downing of a US drone and the capture last week of an Iranian supertanker by British forces.

Jul 10, 2019

Did China test anti-ship ballistic missiles in the South China Sea?

China and the United States have repeatedly traded barbs in the past over what Washington says is Beijing's militarization of the South China Sea by building military installations on artificial islands and reefs.

Jul 3, 2019

Iran's Revolutionary Guard shoots down US drone, pentagon declines to comment

The unmanned military aircraft was shot down when it entered Iran's airspace near the Kouhmobarak district in the south.

Jun 20, 2019

US to send 1,000 more troops to the Middle East amid tensions with Iran

The acting Defence Secretary, Patrick Shanahan said that the US does not 'seek conflict with Iran'.

Jun 18, 2019

US military emits more greenhouse gases than Sweden, Finland and Denmark: Study

'Pentagon Fuel Use, Climate Change, and the Costs of War', a report published by Brown University, focus on the fuel used by the US in its wars following 9/11.

Jun 13, 2019

US Navy pilots report UFO sightings regularly; vessels fly at hypersonic speeds

US Navy pilots who witnessed the sightings revealed that the UFO was flying at a hypersonic speed at an altitude of more than 30,000 feet.

May 28, 2019

Trump threatens Iran, says war with US will 'officially end' Iranian regime

Trump issued his threat a few hours after the commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, Hossein Salami, said on Sunday that Iran does not fear war but the US does.

May 20, 2019

India's ASAT debris expected to burn up in atmosphere: Pentagon

Despite a negative assessment by NASA, Pentagon said that it stood by Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan's assessment last week that debris from an Indian anti-satellite weapons test would eventually burn up in the atmosphere.

Apr 5, 2019

US denies 'spying' on India's anti-satellite missile test, but experts believe otherwise

The Pentagon strongly denied the spying allegation on India's anti-satellite or ASAT missile test by sending a reconnaissance aircraft from its base in Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean to monitor the development.

Mar 30, 2019

Threat to India as China surpasses all other nations in key military technology

China uses domestic laws that force foreign partners to share key defence secrets in exchange for access to vast markets.

Jan 16, 2019

Pentagon chief Jim Mattis retires over policy differences with President Trump

"General Jim Mattis will be retiring, with distinction, at the end of February, after having served my Administration as Secretary of Defense for the past two years," Trump tweeted on Thursday.

Dec 21, 2018

US to pull 7,000 troops from Afghanistan within months

In September 2017, Trump had announced the US would send 3,000 extra troops to the country amid a shift of strategy.

Dec 21, 2018