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FAA, Pentagon sign agreement on anti-drone laser system near Mexico

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Kent Nishimura/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A general view of the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Kent Nishimura/File Photo

US judge says Pentagon violated court order to restore press access

In a court filing in March, the Pentagon denied violating Judge Friedman’s prior order.
In a court filing in March, the Pentagon denied violating Judge Friedman’s prior order.

Pentagon weighs using anti-drone lasers in Washington airspace

The US Army has been debating deploying the lasers after reports of unusual drone activity in the airspace around Fort McNair.
The US Army has been debating deploying the lasers after reports of unusual drone activity in the airspace around Fort McNair.

US burns through 850 Tomahawk missiles in Iran, alarming Pentagon officials, WaPo reports

The USS Thomas Hudner firing a Tomahawk missile as part of Operation Epic Fury, during the US-Israel war on Iran, on March 21.
The USS Thomas Hudner firing a Tomahawk missile as part of Operation Epic Fury, during the US-Israel war on Iran, on March 21.

Pentagon weighs diverting Ukraine military aid to the Middle East, Washington Post reports

FILE PHOTO: The Pentagon logo is seen behind the podium in the briefing room at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., January 8, 2020. REUTERS/Al Drago/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: The Pentagon logo is seen behind the podium in the briefing room at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., January 8, 2020. REUTERS/Al Drago/File Photo

‘Wartime footing’: US Pentagon reaches deals with defence firms to expand munitions production

Two US Patriot missile defence batteries deployed in Israel.
Two US Patriot missile defence batteries deployed in Israel.

Pentagon adopts new press restrictions after court order against previous limits

Press freedom advocates have criticised policy changes under President Donald Trump’s administration that have limited journalists’ access to the Pentagon.
Press freedom advocates have criticised policy changes under President Donald Trump’s administration that have limited journalists’ access to the Pentagon.

Pentagon’s limits on press access unconstitutional, US judge rules

The lawsuit by the New York Times alleged that policy changes by the Defense Department in 2025 gave it free rein to freeze out reporters and news outlets over coverage the department did not like.
The lawsuit by the New York Times alleged that policy changes by the Defense Department in 2025 gave it free rein to freeze out reporters and news outlets over coverage the department did not like.

US strikes against suspected drug boats have killed 157 people, official says

FILE PHOTO: Joseph Humire, Center for a Secure Free Society Executive Director, speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Mexico City, Mexico August 24, 2024. REUTERS/Toya Sarno Jordan/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Joseph Humire, Center for a Secure Free Society Executive Director, speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Mexico City, Mexico August 24, 2024. REUTERS/Toya Sarno Jordan/File Photo

Ousted former Pentagon official hired for intelligence role

Mr Dan Caldwell’s new role will see him act as an adviser to senior officials who are responsible for coordinating the work of multiple federal intelligence agencies.
Mr Dan Caldwell’s new role will see him act as an adviser to senior officials who are responsible for coordinating the work of multiple federal intelligence agencies.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.