Us Defense Department

Trump halts Ukraine intel sharing, undermining HIMARS effectiveness

The US has suspended intelligence-sharing with Ukraine, limiting Kyiv's ability to use HIMARS effectively against Russia and raising concerns over its battlefield strategy in the ongoing war

Zelenskyy ready for strong investment, security deal with US president

Zelenskyy also spoke about his meeting with Trump's envoy Keith Kellogg in his address to the nation. He also said that Ukraine needs strong agreements with the US that truly work

Hegseth's former sister-in-law alleges wife's abuse in affidavit to Senate

Senators vetting the nomination of Pete Hegseth for US defence secretary received an affidavit on Tuesday from a former sister-in-law alleging that the onetime Fox News host was abusive to his second wife, to the point where she feared for her safety. Hegseth has denied the allegation. The sister-in-law, Danielle Hegseth, was formerly married to the nominee's brother, and in an affidavit obtained by The Associated Press, she said she believes that Pete Hegseth is "unfit" to run the defence department based on what she witnessed and heard. She said she first relayed her allegations to the FBI last December but was concerned that the information was not shared with Congress as senators consider Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon. The affidavit describes Hegseth's treatment of his second wife, Samantha, and alleges repeat drunkenness and a domestic situation where Samantha had a safe word to indicate if she was in danger at home. Danielle Hegseth said Samantha texted that safe

$368 bn question: Will Trump renegotiate the AUKUS treaty or walk away?

This illustrates the enduring Australian government support for AUKUS and its centrality to our defence planning, as well as the significant concern this enthusiasm is not shared by Trump or his team

Trump's pick to lead Defence Department accused of sexual assault in 2017

Pete Hegseth, a popular Fox News host who is Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Defence, was accused of sexual assault in 2017 after a speaking appearance at a Republican women's event in Monterey, California, according to a statement released by the city. No charges were filed in the case. Hegseth's attorney, Timothy Parlatore, told The Associated Press the allegations were completely false. This was investigated by the police at the time and they found no evidence, Parlatore said. Monterey City officials declined to release a police report that documented the accusations and instead issued a brief statement Thursday night in response to press inquiries. According to that statement, Monterey Police were contacted in October 2017 to investigate a sexual assault that allegedly took place several days earlier at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Monterey and involved Hegseth. The person who reported the assault - whose name, age and sex were not released - had bruises on the

China's Hesai to continue lawsuit against US govt over blacklisting

The blacklist stems from the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, which requires the Pentagon to identify 'Chinese Military Companies' operating in the US

Nato summit showcases significant defence deals for RTX, Boeing, and others

Norway's Nammo and RTX's Raytheon business unit agreed to partner to build rocket motors

Lockheed Martin subsidiaries reach $70 mn settlement for overcharging Navy

Two Lockheed Martin subsidiaries have agreed to pay the federal government $70 million for overcharging the Navy for aircraft parts, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday. The federal agency says Sikorsky Support Services, based in Stratford, Connecticut, and Derco Aerospace, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, knowingly entered into an improper subcontract for spare parts and materials for aircrafts used to train Navy pilots. Under the contract, Sikorsky purchased the parts from Derco at the cost Derco paid other suppliers, plus a 32% markup. Sikorsky then billed the Navy for the price it paid Derco, in violation of federal regulations barring such arrangements, which prosecutors said drive up government costs. Today's settlement demonstrates that the Justice Department will ensure that government contractors do not skirt the law and engage in self-dealing that may artificially inflate their charges at the expense of the American taxpayers," Brian Boynton, head of the

2023 defence wrap: US supports India's defence modernisation plans

Calling 2023 a 'decisive year', the US Department of Defence, in an official release has stated that it is supporting allies and partners as they invest in their capabilities

Sensitive US military emails reach Russian ally due to 'typo leak'

Millions of US military emails were mistakenly sent to Mali; the leak has exposed highly sensitive information, including diplomatic documents, tax returns, travel details of top officers

Russia struggling to recruit soldiers for Ukraine: US Defense official

Last week, Putin signed a decree to boost Russia's combat personnel from 1.9 million to 2.04 million starting next year

US abandoned over $7 bn military equipment in Afghanistan, Pentagon says

The US provided a sum of USD 18.6 billion in military hardware to the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) for 16 years

US to convene talks on Ukraine's defense needs with more than 20 countries

The agenda will include an updated assessment of Ukraine battlefield as well as discussion of efforts to continue a steady flow of weapons and other military aid, Pentagon secretary John Kirby said

US says it's keeping an eye on China as it backs Ukraine against Russia

Russia, China seek to expand their military influence both regionally and globally, with Moscow invading Ukraine and Beijing seeking to wrest control of Taiwan, US Department of Defence said

Biden signs memo improving cybersecurity across defence, intelligence sect

Biden signed a memorandum to bolster the cybersecurity of the US defense and intelligence communities' networks.

Decades of efforts by US Defence dept fail to stamp out bias, extremism

In February, newly confirmed Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin took the unprecedented step of signing a memo directing commanding officers to institute a one-day stand-down to address extremism

Pentagon announces $150mn in security assistance package for Ukraine

The Pentagon has announced $150 million of security assistance package for Ukraine to enhance its defense capability

China's Xiaomi files legal complaint against US Defense, Treasury dept

The U.S. Department of Defense and the Treasury Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment

US Senate confirms Gen Austin as country's first black defense secretary

Vice President Kamala Harris would administer the ceremonial oath to Austin next week

Defense department ensuring smooth power transition: Top Pentagon official

The US Department of Defense is ensuring a smooth transition of power, a top Indian-American official at the Pentagon said, and asserted it's fully cooperating with Biden administration in this regard