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NATO leaders pledge to increase defense spending
June 26, 2025 — During a press briefing on the last day of the NATO Summit in The Hague, Netherlands, President Donald J. Trump emphasized the need for all member states to share the financial burden of European defense spending... MORE

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Hegseth, Caine laud success of U.S. strike on Iran nuke sites
June 23, 2025 — During a press conference at the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, lauded the success of the U.S. Central Command's overnight strike on three Iranian nuclear facilities. ... MORE

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U.S. punches back at Iran-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen
March 18, 2025 — Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell said during his first public briefing at the Pentagon that U.S. Central Command, at the direction of President Donald J. Trump, launched a series of attacks at key terrorist Houthi targets in Yemen... MORE

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DOD's mission to defeat ISIS remains ongoing in Syria
December 11, 2024 — U.S. Central Command will continue to work to prevent ISIS from reestablishing a foothold in Syria, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said during a news briefing... MORE

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Austin marks anniversary of Hamas attacks, reaffirms DOD's commitment to Israel's defense
October 8, 2024 — One year since the deadly Hamas terrorist attack, the Defense Department remains committed to helping Israel defend itself, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said... MORE

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DOD launches Defense Security Cooperation Service to further bolster U.S. advantage through partnerships
October 3, 2024 — The United States' network of military partnerships around the globe is key to maintaining its advantage over strategic competitors, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said... MORE

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DOD enhances Middle East defense posture
October 1, 2024 — The Defense Department has taken steps to further enhance the defense posture of U.S. forces throughout the Middle East region to deter aggression and mitigate the risk of a broader regional conflict... MORE

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Defense official said U.S. won't hesitate to defend its troops in Middle East
November 9, 2023 — Over the last three weeks, Iran-backed militia groups have attacked U.S. bases and facilities in Iraq and Syria 41 times. The U.S. has defended itself against those attacks and will continue to do so, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East said. ... MORE

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F-16s head to Middle East to help protect U.S. troops
October 25, 2023 — A squadron of F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft arrived in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to work alongside an array of capabilities the Department of Defense sent to the region to further enhance the ability of U.S. forces to defend themselves... MORE

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DOD increases deterrence posture in Middle East, continues aid to Israel
October 18, 2023 — The Defense Department completed five separate C-17 Globemaster III missions to deliver assistance, including munitions, to meet Israel's needs in the wake of the deadly attacks by Hamas terrorists, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said Oct. 17... MORE

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