Pentagon

US Tests First Ground-Launched Cruise Missile After INF Treaty Exit

World News | Reuters | Tuesday August 20, 2019

The Pentagon said on Monday it tested a conventionally configured ground-launched cruise missile with a range of more than 500 km (310 miles), the first such test since the United States pulled out of the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF).

Former Lobbyist Mark Esper Sworn In As Pentagon Chief

World News | Reuters | Saturday August 17, 2019

Army Secretary Mark Esper was sworn in as U.S. secretary of defence on Tuesday, hours after being confirmed by the Senate in a strong bipartisan vote that ended the longest period by far the Pentagon had been without a permanent top official.

US Says China Destabilising Indo-Pacific: Pentagon Chief

World News | Reuters | Sunday August 4, 2019

The United States says China is destabilising the Indo-Pacific, US Defence Secretary Mark Esper said on Sunday, charging Beijing with predatory economics, intellectual property theft and "weaponising the global commons".

Pentagon Stalls $10 Billion Cloud Contract Eyed by Amazon

Agence France-Presse | Friday August 2, 2019

The Pentagon has put off awarding a $10 billion cloud computing contract sought by Amazon.

US Top Court Says Trump Can Spend Military Funds On Border Wall With Mexico

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday July 28, 2019

The US Supreme Court on Friday ruled in favor of President Donald Trump, allowing him to proceed with plans to divert billions of dollars in Pentagon funds towards construction of his border wall with Mexico.

US Supreme Court Says Trump Can Spend Military Funds On Wall With Mexico

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday July 27, 2019

The US Supreme Court on Friday ruled in favor of President Donald Trump, allowing him to proceed with plans to divert billions of dollars in Pentagon funds towards construction of his border wall with Mexico.

Days After Imran Khan's Visit, US Approves Sales To Support Pak F-16 Jets

World News | Press Trust of India | Saturday July 27, 2019

Days after the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Pentagon notified the US Congress on Friday of its decision to approve military sales worth USD 125 million that would result in 24x7 end-use monitoring of the F-16 fighter jets of Pakistan.

Trump Can Spend Military Funds On Mexico Border Wall: US Supreme Court

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday July 27, 2019

The US Supreme Court on Friday ruled in favor of President Donald Trump, allowing him to proceed with plans to divert billions of dollars in Pentagon funds towards construction of his border wall with Mexico.

Boeing Drops Out Of Giant Pentagon Programme to Replace Nuclear Missiles

World News | Aaron Gregg, The Washington Post | Friday July 26, 2019

Boeing says it will withdraw from a massive Pentagon program to replace America's ground-based nuclear missiles, citing concerns with how the Pentagon has handled the procurement.

Lockheed Martin Gets $1.48 Billion Saudi Missile Contract: Pentagon

World News | Reuters | Saturday July 20, 2019

Lockheed Martin was awarded a $1.48 billion contract to build the THAAD missile defence system for Saudi Arabia, bringing the total value of the deal to $5.36 billion, the Pentagon said on Friday.

Amazon's $10 Billion Pentagon Contract Being Closely Looked At: Trump

World News | Reuters | Friday July 19, 2019

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his administration was looking closely at Amazon.com's bid on a $10 billion cloud contract with the Defence Department after getting complaints from other tech companies.

US Against Any Country Purchasing Russia's S-400 Defence System: Pentagon

World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 18, 2019

The US is keen to make its defence partnership with India stronger, the Pentagon has said, but made it clear that it is against any country purchasing military equipment, including the S-400 missile defence system from Russia, that is designed to counter America's sophisticated fifth-generation aircraft.

Donald Trump Refuses To Criticise Turkey Over Russia Missile Deal

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday July 17, 2019

US President Donald Trump declined Tuesday to criticize Turkey's acquisition of a Russian missile system assailed by the Pentagon and NATO, making no mention of sanctions Washington had threatened over the purchase.

Will Increase ''Information-Sharing'' With Indian Forces: US General

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 12, 2019

The Pentagon will prioritise increasing the interoperability and information-sharing capabilities with India's military and bolster continuity of the defence ties with New Delhi, a top American General has told lawmakers.

Amazon, Microsoft Wage War Over the Pentagon's 'War Cloud'

Associated Press | Wednesday July 10, 2019

Amazon was considered an early favourite when the Pentagon began detailing its cloud needs in 2017.