Pentagon
Israel's 'model ally' from Pentagon is key signal, even if downplayed by media - analysis
Washington signaled where it intends to anchor its Middle East strategy: in self-reliant partners willing to fight for their own security.
Pentagon's 2026 defense strategy names Israel a ‘model ally,’ shifts to ‘peace through strength’
WATCH: Trump: Watching Iran closely, we have a massive armada heading in that direction
Trump told large-scale Iran strikes would not topple Islamic Republic regime, officials tell WSJ
Where are the American bases in the Middle East Iran threatened it might strike? - explainer
Trump warned Iran that if it retaliated against the US, the US would respond at levels “never seen before.”
US planning of military operation against Iran in 'advanced stages,' official says - report
US forces in the Middle East are ready for operations against Iran, as military plans move into advanced stages, an anonymous official told Al Jazeera.
US military warns Trump it needs more time to prepare for Iran strikes - report
Senior US defense officials warned President Donald Trump that more time is needed to prepare for potential strikes on Iran, according to reports.
Four Tomahawk missiles fired at Nigeria by US on Christmas failed to explode
The US strikes were conducted on Christmas night, December 25, 2025. US President Donald Trump declared the attack a "Christmas present" for ISIS, claiming that they were persecuting Christians.
US to triple Patriot missile production in historic defense deal
In deal with the Pentagon, the defense contractor pledges to more than triple Patriot missile output
Pentagon audit finds US lost track of many sensitive weapons sent to Israel after Oct. 7
Audit found that from November 2024, the Pentagon maintained records for only 44%, down from 69% before the war began.
‘Milestone in international politics, Latin America’: Venezuelan academic on Maduro's capture
A Venezuelan academic said Maduro’s capture exposed a collapse of civilian authority, leaving a power vacuum filled by the military and external actors.
Pentagon watchdog criticizes Lockheed Martin for US F-35 maintenance failures - Bloomberg
Known as the most sophisticated stealth fighter jet in the world, the F-35 US fleet could only fly for half of the expected time due to poor maintenance.
White House orders US forces to focus on 'quarantine' of Venezuelan oil for next two months
The White House has directed US forces to prioritize the "quarantine" of Venezuelan oil for the next two months, aiming to use economic pressure over military action.
China hiding hundreds of intercontinental ballistic missiles in silo fields, Pentagon report warns
The Pentagon report also noted that China's nuclear expansion was ongoing and it was on track to have over 1,000 warheads by 2030.
