Liz Friden

Pentagon 2 days ago

Biden administration to announce $275 million Ukraine weapons package this week

The Biden administration is expected to announce a $275 million presidential drawdown authority weapons package for Ukraine this week.

MILITARY November 13

US forces target Houthi weapons storage facilities in Yemen over the weekend: CENTCOM

U.S. military assets conducted strikes on Houthi-controlled weapon storage facilities in Yemen over the weekend, using the F-35C for the first time in combat.

Crime November 12

Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira receives 15 years for secrets leak

Jack Teixeira, the Massachusetts Air National Guard member who leaked highly classified military documents about the war in Ukraine, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Tuesday.

World November 11

US forces strike 9 Iran-linked militia targets in Syria: 'Our message is clear'

CENTCOM announced on Monday that it had conducted strikes against nine Iranian-linked targets in Syria. The strikes were in response to attacks on American personnel.

MILITARY November 1

U.S. deploys additional military forces to Middle East amid intensifying regional tensions: Pentagon

The Pentagon announced on Friday that the U.S. is sending Navy warships and additional bomber aircraft to the Middle East as Iran considers retaliation against Israel.

Israel October 25

Israel begins retaliatory strikes against Iran following missile barrage targeting Israelis

Israeli military action comes after Yoav Gallant vowed a "precise and deadly" response to the more than 180 missiles Iran targeted Israel with on Oct. 1.

Israel October 17

US bombers strike Yemen weapons facilities controlled by Houthi forces

Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III said the strikes targeted underground facilities that store various weapons components that Houthis use against civilians

Ukraine October 16

US to provide Ukraine with another $425M worth of supplies to help defend itself against Russia

The U.S. announced it would be sending a $425 million aid package to Ukraine that includes surface-to-air missiles and more to defend itself against Russia.

Middle East October 2

WATCH: US destroyer fires ballistic missile interceptors to defend Israel against Iranian barrage

The USS Cole and USS Bulkeley fired about a dozen ballistic missile interceptors to defend Israel from a barrage of nearly 200 Iranian missiles on Tuesday, officials said.

Israel October 1

US readiness plays 'significant' role in fending off Iranian attack on Israel

The U.S. once again assured Israel it stands ready to defend it against Iran just hours prior to Tehran launching a second large scale strike on Israel in which some 200 missiles were fired at it.