Trump asked Pentagon to explore trench on the border
The Pentagon pushed back against President Donald Trump's request to construct a trench along the US-Mexico border to stop illegal border crossings, according to a letter obtained by CNN.
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Pentagon kills contract for part of missile meant to hit ICBMs
The Defense Department terminated a $1.5 billion contract with Boeing that was to develop a new front end of a missile designed to "hit to kill" incoming North Korean intercontinental ballistic missiles, the Pentagon announced Wednesday.
Pentagon may have third acting defense secretary in less than a month
With military tensions rising in the Middle East, more than a dozen of the most senior roles at the Pentagon lack permanent appointees and President Donald Trump is likely to be forced to name, at least temporarily, a third acting defense secretary in the comin
Pentagon to go over plan that could send more troops to Middle East
Pentagon officials are scheduled to brief senior members of President Donald Trump's national security team as soon as Thursday on a plan that could send thousands of additional US troops to the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran, according to three US officials familiar with the effort.
US security team, military officials meet about Venezuela
Members of President Donald Trump's national security team and military officials met Friday morning at the Pentagon to discuss the ongoing crisis in Venezuela.
Trump's acting defense secretary called F-35 fighter jet program 'f----d up'
Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan told investigators from the Pentagon's Office of the Inspector General that he called the F-35 fighter jet program "f----d up," but made clear that he wasn't referring to the aircraft itself, which he said was "awesome," according to a Department of Defense report released Thursday.
Pentagon IG report on Shanahan, Boeing expected next week
A Pentagon inspector general report examining whether acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan violated his ethics agreement is expected to be made public by the end of next week, according to a defense official familiar with the matter.
More US troops likely to be sent to southern border
Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan said Friday that the Pentagon has yet to receive a formal request for additional support from the US military on the southern border but he expects that his department will be providing additional support.
Pentagon developing military options for Venezuela
The Pentagon is developing new military options for Venezuela aimed at deterring Russian, Cuban and Chinese influence inside the regime of President Nicolas Maduro, but stopping short of any kinetic military actions, according to a defense official familiar with the effort.
Pentagon expected to tap DHS official as next spokesman
The Pentagon has asked Jonathan Hoffman, a spokesman at the Department of Homeland Security, to be the next spokesman at the Defense Department, several officials tell CNN.
Pentagon transgender ban goes into effect
The Pentagon's controversial policy banning transgender recruits from joining the military went into effect on Friday.
Shanahan opens new review into 2017 Niger ambush
The Pentagon announced Thursday that acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan "has initiated a new, narrowly-scoped review into the Niger incident" that resulted in the death of four Americans in October 2017, according to a statement from Department of Defense spokesman Tom Crosson.
US suspends delivery of F-35 jet equipment to Turkey
The Pentagon has halted the delivery of equipment related to the F-35 jet to Turkey due to Turkey's decision to purchase the Russian-made S-400 missile system.
Pentagon tells Congress $1 billion authorized for wall
The Pentagon notified Congress Monday night that it has authorized the transfer of $1 billion to begin new wall construction along the US-Mexico border, drawing immediate objections from Democratic lawmakers.
US Missile Defense Agency successfully tests missile interceptors
The Pentagon's Missile Defense Agency successfully launched two ground-based missile interceptors in rapid succession Monday from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California against a simulated intercontinental ballistic missile launched from a test site on the Kwajalein Atoll in the Pacific, according to a statement by the US Missile Defense Agency.
Pentagon lists projects that could be affected by border wall
The Pentagon has sent Congress a list of projects that could be impacted by President Donald Trump's decision to declare a national emergency and repurpose military construction funds to pay for his sought-after border wall with Mexico.
Pentagon launches development agency seen as key to future Space Force
The Pentagon has formally launched a new space-focused development agency that it hopes will form a central part of President Donald Trump's sought-after Space Force.
US pulls out of arms treaty with Russia, begins work on new missiles
The Pentagon is taking steps to develop new missiles, following the Trump administration's decision to suspend the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, a 1987 arms-control agreement that the Trump administration has said it plans to exit due to Russian violations.
Trump administration to propose $750 billion military budget next week
President Donald Trump will ask for a Pentagon budget of $718 billion for 2020, part of an overall $750 billion request for defense, two US officials tell CNN.
Pentagon warns of 'grave consequences' for Turkey if it buys missiles
The Pentagon warned Friday that there would be "grave consequences" for Turkey if it goes ahead with the purchase of the Russian-made S-400 missile system.
US Air Force secretary planning to resign
Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson has resigned and plans to return to academia in the weeks ahead.
Pentagon sends Congress proposal for new Space Force
The Pentagon has sent a legislative proposal to Congress calling for the establishment of a Space Force within the United States military, a top defense priority for the Trump administration, senior defense officials said Friday.
Trump leaning toward 'keeping' Shanahan at Pentagon
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan has essentially been on a job interview since he took the helm of the Pentagon in an acting capacity following the sudden resignation of James Mattis. And so far he seems to have made a good impression on the commander in chief.
Acting defense secretary visits the US southern border
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan landed in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday where he will visit troops on the border and sites where the Department of Homeland Security has requested Pentagon assistance to combat drug smuggling.
