Pentagon

USA

Trump says US can open Strait of Hormuz with 'a little more time'

Lying between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, the Strait of Hormuz is one of the most strategic and vital corridors for the transport of energy and has been effectively closed by Iran since the start of the war.

03/04/2026

USA

Pete Hegseth asks US Army chief to step down as Iran war grinds on

Randy George 'will be retiring from his position as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army effective immediately,' said Sean Parnell, the Pentagon’s top spokesman. George has held the post since August 2023 under the Biden administration.

03/04/2026

USA

What is HELIOS, the US laser destroying cheap Iranian drones for cents

The High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-dazzler and Surveillance, deployed on a US naval ship, downed several drones last week. Here’s what you need to know about the game-changing technology.

16/03/2026

USA

New York Times sues Pentagon over Pete Hegseth's new media rules

The Pentagon has argued that the policy imposes “common sense” rules that protect the military from release of information that could put them in danger.

04/12/2025

USA

US journalists leave Pentagon in protest over new reporting rules

Dozens of reporters left the Pentagon in protest over new restrictions imposed by the Trump administration, citing the rules as a threat to press freedom.

16/10/2025

USA

Journalists forced to obtain Pentagon clearance to publish stories

Media organisations and professionals have denounced the new Pentagon restrictions as unconstitutional, describing it as an attack on the first amendment, which guarantees freedom of the press.

21/09/2025

USA

Trumps attend Pentagon memorial service 24 years on from 9/11 attacks

Events also took place at the other epicentres of the tragedy, including Ground Zero, where the Twin Towers once stood.

11/09/2025

Iran

Iran's nuclear programme set back by up to two years, Pentagon says

US and Israel's joint strikes on Iran's main nuclear sites have delayed its program by up to two years, according to the Pentagon's latest assessment. Meanwhile, Iran has suspended cooperation with the IAEA.

03/07/2025

USA

US strikes severely damaged Iran's nuclear facilities, CIA head says

The Trump administration cited "new intelligence" from the CIA to support its initial claim that US strikes on Iran were completely successful.

26/06/2025

Food and Drink

What is the Pentagon Pizza theory?

A theory that dates back to the Cold War is gaining traction online, with memes and posts going viral. But what is the Pentagon Pizza Meter?

06/06/2025

USA

Hegseth blasts media amid 'full blown meltdown' at Pentagon claims

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is under pressure over reports of a second Signal chatroom and turmoil in the Pentagon.

22/04/2025

USA

Trump downplays Signal security breach as a minor 'glitch'

Trump told local media that the lapse “turned out not to be a serious one,” and expressed his continued support for national security adviser Mike Waltz.

26/03/2025

World News

Pentagon deploys 1,500 active duty troops to southern border

The Pentagon is sending 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the US-Mexico border.

23/01/2025

Ukraine

Congress yet to approve aid renewal as Ukraine arms shortages persist

After December 30, the Pentagon has warned that funds for replenishing military aid to Ukraine will run out unless additional funding is approved by Congress.

19/12/2023

Ukraine

Cluster bombs arrive in Ukraine, Wagner rejected mutiny deal claim

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

14/07/2023

Ukraine

Holes exposed in Ukraine air defence, as Lavrov slams NATO

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

21/06/2023