The Pentagon

July 26, 2024 | Cameron McMillan, Ryan Brobst, Bradley Bowman

Russian and Chinese Strategic Bombers Patrol near Alaska

Russian and Chinese strategic bombers conducted a combined patrol near Alaska on Wednesday in the latest sign of military cooperation between the two U.S. adversaries. The incident underscores the determination...

July 20, 2024 | Bradley Bowman, Lydia LaFavor

Build Iron Dome in the United States To Prepare for Israel’s Worst Day

Israel is racing to build more Iron Dome air defense systems amid a growing threat of war with Hezbollah, which has a massive stockpile of more than 150,000 mortars, rockets, and missiles....

July 18, 2024 | |

Iranian-Backed Terrorists Resume Attacks on U.S. Troops in Iraq

Two drones launched by an unspecified Iranian proxy in Iraq targeted U.S. and coalition forces at the Ain Al-Asad base in Iraq on July 16, the Pentagon confirmed. Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina...

July 10, 2024 | Max Lesser |

Navy should hit back harder against Houthi online disinformation

Last month, Capt. Christopher “Chowdah” Hill, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower, invited journalists to inspect the flight deck of his carrier while it...

June 28, 2024 | Bradley Bowman |

Cognitive Combat

China, Russia, and Iran’s Information War Against Americans

June 19, 2024 | |

U.S. To Reportedly Dismantle Gaza Aid Pier as Early as July

The U.S.-built temporary aid pier on the coast of Gaza may be dismantled sooner than expected, the New York Times reported on June 18. “The Biden administration initially predicted...

May 24, 2024 | |

U.S. Tests Fires System Protecting Gaza Pier

A Department of Defense spokesperson confirmed on May 22 that a system designed to defend the newly built temporary pier on the Gaza coast underwent a test on May 17. “Defensive...

May 18, 2024 | |

First Humanitarian Aid Arrives Through U.S.-Israeli Constructed Gaza Pier

The White House said on May 17 that the first humanitarian aid to utilize the newly built temporary pier on the coast of Gaza was unloaded that morning. National Security Council...

May 8, 2024 | |

U.S. Announces Completion of Gaza Aid Pier

The Pentagon announced on May 7 that the U.S. military had completed construction of the humanitarian aid pier off the coast of central Gaza. However, bad weather was still preventing...

April 29, 2024 | |

Israel Readying for U.S. Military’s Floating Pier off Gaza Coast for Humanitarian Aid

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on April 27 that it is preparing to receive a floating pier that the United States is building off the Gaza coast for the purpose of “receiving...

April 26, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: April 26, 2024

Today’s Issue: U.S. Begins Construction of Gaza Pier | Missiles Fired From Lebanon Kill Israeli Civilian | IDF Arrests Two Men in West Bank With Axes and Knives | IDF Withdraws Nahal Brigade from Gaza...

April 24, 2024 | |

Iran-Backed Iraqi Militias Resume Attacks on U.S. Forces

U.S. forces at Al-Asad Air Base in Iraq shot down approximately two drones on April 22, according to U.S. officials. This was the second attack in 24 hours against U.S. troops, coming...

April 22, 2024 | RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery, Bradley Bowman, John Hardie, Joe Dougherty

Update on Russia-Ukraine War – status, next steps

March 27, 2024 | Antonette Bowman |

New Legislation Seeks to Stop Pentagon From Using China-Controlled Tutoring Service

Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY) introduced legislation on March 21 that would prohibit the Pentagon from offering educational services to U.S. servicemembers and their...

March 14, 2024 | Bradley Bowman, Richard Goldberg

How to Ensure Israel Has the Weapons It Needs

March 12, 2024 | Anthony Ruggiero |

Going Nuclear on Rosatom

Ending Global Dependence on Putin's Nuclear Energy Sector

March 12, 2024 | |

New Maritime Humanitarian Corridor Opens for Gaza

A ship carrying humanitarian aid set sail from Cyprus to Gaza on March 12 as the pilot run for a maritime aid corridor. The pilot ship Open Arms and an accompanying vessel departed...

March 12, 2024 | John Hardie, RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery

U.S. Should Tap Remaining Aid Authority for Ukraine

Until Congress allocates funding to replace any donated materiel, the Defense Department does not want to tap its $4.2 billion of presidential drawdown authority to send much-needed military aid to Ukraine,...

February 23, 2024 | Bradley Bowman, RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery

Supporting America’s Allies Puts America First

There’s plenty for MAGA Republicans to like in recent Senate-passed legislation to aid Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.

February 7, 2024 | |

Iran’s Proxies Continue Attacks Despite U.S. Strikes

The Pentagon said on February 5 that Washington neither plans a full-scale war against Iran’s proxies in Iraq and Syria nor seeks an escalation against the Houthis in Yemen. Despite...