March 17, 2025 U.S. Punches Back at Iran-Backed Houthi Terrorists in Yemen 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.
Dec. 18, 2024 Report: Despite Corruption Problems, China Progresses Toward Modernization The Defense Department released the "Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China" report, which offers insight into the capabilities, strategies and goals of China and its military.
Dec. 17, 2024 Reports of Drone Incursions Taken Seriously, DOD Spokesman Says The Defense Department is working with the White House, the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Aviation Administration to examine drone sightings and assess the situation, the Pentagon press secretary said in a briefing.
Dec. 3, 2024 Centcom Destroys Threatening Weapons Systems in Syria U.S. Central Command successfully engaged and destroyed several weapon systems that posed a threat to U.S. and coalition forces in Syria, the Defense Department announced.
Dec. 2, 2024 U.S. Provides More Security Assistance to Ukraine The security assistance provides key capabilities to support Ukraine's most urgent battlefield needs, including air defense, munitions for rocket systems and artillery and antitank weapons, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said.
Nov. 12, 2024 Centcom Conducts Strikes in Yemen, Syria Centcom forces executed airstrikes against multiple Houthi weapons storage facilities within Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said during a press briefing.
Nov. 8, 2024 Austin Recounts DOD's Progress, Praises Military Leaders Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke about the progress achieved by the Defense Department during his four-year tenure as the Pentagon's top official while also praising DOD leadership.
Oct. 17, 2024 U.S. Strikes Underground Targets in Yemen The full impact of the bomber strike is not yet known, but U.S. Central Command is conducting an assessment.
Oct. 4, 2024 Austin Says DOD Fully Engaged at Home and Abroad Following a U.S. Transportation Command change of command at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held a news briefing to provide updates about the Middle East, Hurricane Helene response, Ukraine and the AUKUS partnership.
Oct. 1, 2024 U.S. Assets in Mediterranean Again Helped Defend Israel Against Iranian Missiles During the attack, the U.S. military coordinated closely with the Israeli Defense Forces to help defend Israel, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said.