Austin: US to invest in Ukraine’s long-range weapons production, focusing on drones
The US Defense Secretary noted the effectiveness of Ukraine's drones at striking distant targets and cost advantages over traditional missiles.
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Pentagon confirms Ukraine’s claim: North Korean troops now in Russia
South Korea and Ukraine warned about North Korea’s deployment to Russia, but US officials hadn’t confirmed it publicly until now.
Biden announces $ 425 million military aid for Ukraine in Zelenskyy call
The aid includes critical air defense systems and long-range weapons, Zelenskyy says.
Pentagon rules out NATO air defense role in Ukraine to avoid war involvement
The Pentagon clarified that NATO will not intercept missiles over Ukraine as it does in Israel, citing distinct battlefield conditions and the risk of direct war involvement.
CNN: Shrinking Pentagon stockpiles lead to reduced military aid for Ukraine
CNN says US military aid to Ukraine has decreased due to dwindling Pentagon stockpiles and concerns about military readiness. Slow production rates and inventory shortages are impacting the ability to meet Ukraine's urgent requests for weapons and equipment.
ATACMS scarcity influences US ban on Ukraine’s deep strikes inside Russia, Pentagon’s Singh says
Pentagon cites limited ATACMS stockpiles and escalation concerns as primary reasons for restricting Ukraine's deep strikes in Russia.
US reaffirms support for Ukraine’s military actions in Russia
US continues supporting Ukraine's military operations in Russia, the Pentagon says. Ukrainian forces aim to damage Russian logistics, drain reserves, and create a buffer zone in Kursk.
Pentagon nominates Buzzard to lead Ukraine support unit in Germany
The Pentagon has nominated Maj. Gen. Curtis Buzzard for promotion and assignment to lead the U.S. Army's Ukraine support unit in Germany.
US miscalculation in defense item valuation yields $2 bn more for Ukraine aid
The Pentagon finds additional $2 billion in accounting errors for Ukraine aid. A similar error last year led to $6.2 billion extra.
US limits Ukraine’s strike range to prevent broader conflict, says Pentagon
The Pentagon has defended its policy against allowing Ukraine to conduct long-range strikes into Russia, citing fears of unintended escalation.
Ukraine’s use of American arms still restricted, says Pentagon
They are not for deep strikes into Russia.
Pentagon: US readies $ 2,3bn Ukraine military aid package
It will include anti-tank weapons, interceptors, and munitions for Patriot and other air defense systems.
Pentagon: No signs of North Korean troops in Ukraine despite media reports
The Pentagon lacks evidence of North Korean troops in Ukraine supporting Russia, but acknowledges DPRK's military aid to Russian war efforts. South Korean media reported potential North Korean engineering troops deployment to occupied Donetsk Oblast.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine expects strong defense commitments from NATO at upcoming summit in Washington
If the Alliance doesn't invite Ukraine to join, it must provide the country with weapons it needs to defend itself from Russia.
Pentagon monitors potential North Korean troop involvement in Russia-Ukraine War
Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder cautions North Korea against becoming "cannon fodder" in Russia's war against Ukraine.
Pentagon on strikes on Crimea: If Russia is concerned about its losses, it should stop the war
The Pentagon has rebuffed Russian accusations of US involvement in recent strikes on Crimea, stating that Ukraine independently selects its targets.
Pentagon announces date of next Ramstein meeting: 20 May
The next meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (also known as the ''Ramstein'' format) will be held on 20 May.
Pentagon: Ukraine can use US weapons only on the battlefield in its territory
The US insists that Ukraine must not use American-supplied weapons to strike inside Russia, focusing instead on reclaiming its sovereign territory, a Pentagon official says.
Pentagon collaborates with SpaceX to block unauthorized Russian use of Starlink
Despite ongoing challenges, the Pentagon and SpaceX have "wrapped their heads around" and found solutions to prevent Russia from exploiting Starlink's commercial communications system.
ISW: Russia exploits Ukraine air defense shortages in attacks on power infrastructure
A recent report from the Institute of Study of War suggests that Russian forces are likely to persist in mass strikes targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure until US-provided air defense missiles arrives.