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Pentagon Provides Congress Data on US Involvement in Yemen Strikes - Spokeswoman

The US Department of Defense is working with Congress on the issue of US military involvement in attacks in Yemen that have resulted in civilian casualties, and provides information when asked, Pentagon spokeswoman Lt. Cmdr. Rebecca Rebarich told Sputnik on Thursday.

Trump Military Parade Estimated to Cost $92 Million - Reports

President Donald Trump's military parade expected to take place this fall will be $80 million over the original estimate, US media reported on Thursday.

Pentagon Spokeswoman May Be Under Investigation Over Staff Treatment - Reports

The US Defense Department Office of Inspector General may be investigating Pentagon spokeswoman Dana White over allegations that she had staff members run her personal errands, local media reported.

RPT: ANALYSIS - US Freeze on Open Skies Cooperation With Russia Casts Shadow Over New START Treaty's Fate

Lockheed Martin Wins $2.9Bln to Build Infrared Spacecraft for US Air Force - Pentagon

Pentagon Should Probe US Involvement in Civilian Casualties in Yemen - Congressman

The Department of Defense (DoD) should open an investigation into the US military's involvement in attacks in Yemen that have led to multiple civilian casualties, US Congressman Ted Lieu wrote in a letter to the Pentagons Acting Inspector General.

REVIEW: US 2019 Defense Spending Bill Focuses on Countering Russia, China, Prompts Protest

US President Donald Trump signed into law on Monday the 2019 defense spending bill that provides significant funding to counter Russia and China.

ANALYSIS - US Freeze on Open Skies Cooperation With Russia Casts Shadow Over New START Treaty's Fate

The suspension of cooperation with Russia under the Treaty on Open Skies by the United States threatens to undermine the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), based on mutual inspections, and may be used by Washington as an excuse for unsubstantiated allegations of Russias non-compliance with this core agreement, experts told Sputnik.

US Awards $480Mln to Begin Designing Second Hypersonic Weapon Prototype - Pentagon

Mattis, Brazil's Defense Chief Discuss Enhancing Rapid Response Capabilities - Pentagon

US to Discuss With Russia if Latest Strategic Weapons Comply With New START Treaty - NDAA

U.S. to establish Space Force by 2020: Pence

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said Thursday that the United States plans to establish a Space Force by 2020, an idea floated by President Donald Trump and questioned by many top officers at the Pentagon

California scorched by raging wildfires the size of LA

Tens of thousands of firefighters battled relentless flames ripping across California on Tuesday, as the death toll from a series of infernos that erupted last month hit 11.

California scorched by raging wildfires the size of LA

Tens of thousands of firefighters battled relentless flames ripping across California on Tuesday, as the death toll from a series of infernos that erupted last month hit 11.

Mattis supports creation of command dedicated to space

US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Tuesday he "absolutely" agrees the Pentagon should create a new command dedicated to space, but he stopped short of fully endorsing President Donald Trump's order to create a whole new Space Force.