Pentagon Says Mystery Drones Flying over East Coast Are Not U.S. Military
The Pentagon says mysterious drones flying over parts of New Jersey and the northeastern United States in recent weeks are not controlled by the U.S. military, but are also not believed to be controlled by a foreign entity. . Despite these claims, the Pentagon cannot reveal who is actually controlling the drones that are causing […]
House Pentagon funding bill would ban transgender treatments for minor children of military personnel
The Republican-controlled House on Wednesday passed an annual defense spending bill that includes a major culture war warning: a ban on transgender medical procedures for minor children of U.S. military personnel. A provision in the 1,800-page bill states that “medical interventions for the treatment of gender dysphoria that may lead to sterilization may not be […]
NJ lawmaker fires back after Pentagon dismisses claim drones may be linked to Iran: ‘Weakness and stupidity’
Rep. Jeff Van Drew (RN.J.) says he has “highly qualified” and “credible” information linking a mysterious drone flying over New Jersey to an Iranian “mothership” anchored off the coast of the United States. The government fired back after senior officials rejected claims gathered from sources. east coast. “They were incredibly stupid and incredibly weak on […]
Pentagon Denies GOP Lawmaker’s Claim that Drones Are from Iranian ‘Mothership’
The Pentagon has denied claims by Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.) that an Iranian “mother ship” located “off the East Coast of the United States” is launching mysterious and unidentified drones. . Sabrina Singh, a Pentagon spokeswoman, said: asked Whether there is “some truth” to the claim that Iran “launched a mothership” about a month […]
Pentagon denies they’re from Iran or any other ‘foreign entity or adversary’
The Pentagon has deepened the mystery surrounding a drone over New Jersey and poured cold water on claims that the drone came from Iran. Defense Department deputy spokeswoman Sabrina Singh told reporters Wednesday that defense officials do not believe the unidentified flying object came from a “foreign entity or adversary.” The Pentagon says the drone […]
Pentagon yet to ask NORTHCOM to intervene against New Jersey drones
The Pentagon has not yet asked U.S. Northern Command to intervene amid reports of a mysterious drone flying over New Jersey, a military spokesperson said. Dozens of sightings of large drones have been reported, causing concern and confusion as authorities struggle to explain where they came from. The Northern Command confirmed that some of the […]
Hegseth Says His Top Priority Is to Return the Pentagon to the War Fighters
Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth said in an interview Monday that President-elect Donald Trump's top priority for the Pentagon is to return the military to combat roles. asked on fox news Hannity Asked what his vision is for the Pentagon, Hegseth said: There is much work to be done. First of all, you salute the […]
Pentagon pauses Osprey flights again after metal failure likely behind last month’s near-crash
The Pentagon is suspending flights of the V-22 Osprey after an investigation found weakening of the plane's metal parts likely contributed to last month's near crash, and the disputed aircraft Added further difficulties to the Vice Adm. Carl Chebbi, head of Naval Air Systems Command, recommended last week that the Osprey be temporarily grounded “out […]
Pentagon announces new counter-drone strategy as unmanned attacks on US interests skyrocket
The Pentagon has announced a new anti-drone strategy after a series of attacks near U.S. military bases raised concerns about the lack of an action plan to combat the growing threat of unmanned aircraft. Much of the strategy remains secret, but a new memo shows Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is introducing a new counter-drone […]
Pete Hegseth ramps up Pentagon pitch with back-to-back meetings on Capitol Hill
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, is stepping up his pitch to lead the Pentagon with a series of meetings on Capitol Hill. Since being nominated, Hegseth has been meeting privately with senators in Washington, D.C., in an effort to gain their support ahead of next year's confirmation hearing. Mr. Hegseth […]