Pentagon News & Events

VIDEO 2 days ago

Trump says US must send more weapons to Ukraine, days after Pentagon pause

President Donald Trump says the U.S. will have to send more weapons to Ukraine, just days after Pentagon paused critical weapons deliveries to Kyiv.

VIDEO 5 days ago

Pentagon briefs Trump on 'robust options' with Ukraine amid peace push

Former Deputy National Security Advisor Victoria Coates joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss President Donald Trump's phone call with Putin as he continues to push for peace in Ukraine. 

VIDEO July 3

Pentagon says Iranian nuclear program delayed 2 years after US airstrikes

Former Assistant Secretary of State Robert Charles joins 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss his take on the new details regarding the damage to Iranian nuclear sites following American airstrikes. 

VIDEO June 30

Secretary Hegseth slams the media over coverage of strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

National Review editor-in-chief Rich Lowry and FOX Business' Liz Claman join 'MediaBuzz' to discuss Hegseth's heated press conference where he called out the media's 'hatred' of President Donald Trump. 

VIDEO June 27

Inside the agency that destroyed Fordow

'Beyond the Badge' author Joey Jones shares details about the Defense Threat Reduction Agency that was credited with destroying Fordow.

Pentagon News & Events June 26

Joint Chiefs chair spotlights 44 heroes who defended US base from Iran missile attack: 'Absolutely crushed it'

U.S. soldiers aged 21-28 successfully defended Al Udeid Air Base from Iranian missile attack using Patriot defense systems, with Iran giving advance warning to avoid escalation.

VIDEO June 26

Trump touts 'professional' Pentagon briefing as administration pledges to charge leaker

The 'Outnumbered' panel discusses the Pentagon's press briefing addressing the success of Operation Midnight Hammer, which targeted three Iranian nuclear facilities. 

VIDEO June 26

Pentagon releases footage of bunker-buster test

Fox News correspondent Alexandria Hoff reports on U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine's briefing on the success strikes in Iran. 

VIDEO June 26

Gen. Caine reveals details of massive Patriot missile engagement against Iran

Lt. Col. Darin Gaub joins 'The Faulkner Focus' to discuss the years-long military operation that led to the strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.

VIDEO June 26

Pentagon provides new details into Operation Midnight Hammer

Fox News chief political analyst Brit Hume joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss his reaction to the Pentagon's press briefing providing new details on the operation and the success of U.S. airstrikes in Iran.

VIDEO June 26

Gen. 'Razin' Caine on emotional moment B-2 pilots returned home: 'I have chills'

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan 'Razin' Caine reflects on the emotional moment B-2 bomber pilots returned home after launching airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites.

VIDEO June 24

Trump Middle East envoy calls leak of intel report 'treasonous'

U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff addresses leaked intelligence on Iran's nuclear capabilities after the strike and what a future nuclear deal would look like on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

VIDEO June 24

Defense Intelligence Agency has 'low confidence' some uranium was moved before US strikes

Fox News senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy has the latest on whether 'Operation Midnight Hammer' actually 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear materials on 'Special Report.'

Iran June 23

Iran attacks US base in Qatar, Trump thanks Tehran for advance notice and 'very weak response'

Iran launched retaliatory strikes Qatar's Al-Udeid airbase, a critical U.S. military hub for CENTCOM operations, following American attacks on Iranian nuclear sites.

VIDEO June 22

Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman says the US ‘retained the element of surprise’ during strike on Iran

Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin has the latest from the press conference at the Pentagon dissecting Operation Midnight Hammer on ‘Fox News Sunday.’

VIDEO June 22

Pentagon says more than 125 aircraft, 24 tomahawks used in attack against Iran

Fox News' Jennifer Griffin reports the latest on the U.S. strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities. 

VIDEO June 16

Report: Trump blocked Israeli plan to assassinate Iran's supreme leader

'Outnumbered' panel discusses President Donald Trump's stance on the conflict between Israel and Iran.

VIDEO June 14

Trump is leading the way to ensure US interests are safe in Middle East: Pete Hegseth

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discusses whether President Donald Trump is communicating with Iran's leadership on 'Fox & Friend Weekend.'

VIDEO June 14

Israel obliterated Iran's security with 'covert proximity warfare': Aaron Cohen

'Fox News @ Night' panel discusses whether President Donald Trump will supply Israel with weapons after Iran's retaliatory strike.

Food-Drink June 13

Pizza shop tracker showed spike in activity near Pentagon before Israel's strikes

A social media account monitoring pizza deliveries near the Pentagon showed unusual activity before Israel's strikes, possibly linking food orders to international events.

Pete Hegseth June 12

Democrat grills Hegseth on whether he'll take 'accountability' for Signal chat once DOD IG report drops

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questioning from Rep. Moulton regarding potential disclosure of classified information about F-18 launch times for Houthi strikes on Signal.

VIDEO June 12

Pete Hegseth faces tough questioning over classified leak claims

Rep. Seth Moulton presses Pete Hegseth for 'accountability' over Houthi strike info shared over Signal leak.

Secretary of Defense June 12

California Dem tells Hegseth he's an 'embarrassment' to the US, should 'get the hell out' of the DOD

Tensions erupted on Capitol Hill as Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Calif., told Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to 'get the hell out' of the Defense Department.

VIDEO June 12

Democrat tells Pete Hegseth to 'get the hell out' of the Defense Department

Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Calif., questions Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth during House Armed Services Committee hearing.

Border security June 2

New voluntary deployment lets DOD civilian workers back Homeland Security efforts amid immigration crackdown

Pentagon authorizes civilian employees to volunteer at the southern border, aiding Homeland Security in national security goals amid immigration crackdown.

Pete Hegseth June 2

China accuses Hegseth of espousing 'Cold War mentality' for labeling country as a threat: 'Vilified'

China criticized U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for his "vilified" remarks in which he said the Asian country poses a legitimate threat in the Indo-Pacific.

Pete Hegseth May 31

Hegseth says US will bolster defenses overseas to support Indo-Pacific allies against China

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Indo-Pacific allies that the U.S. is standing with them against increasing military pressure from China.

MILITARY May 28

Pentagon eyes 50% reduction in permanent changes of station as military families brace for moving high season

The Pentagon is ordering sweeping cuts to PCS moves in a bid to save $2.5B and ease burdens on military families facing burnout and instability.

DOGE May 28

Defense Department workers no longer required to submit DOGE's weekly production reports

Defense Department civilian employees will no longer need to submit a weekly bulleted list of what they accomplished, which had been required by DOGE.

Donald Trump May 28

Trump claims Canada 'considering' offer of free Golden Dome in exchange for becoming 51st state

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Canada was "considering" giving up its statehood in exchange for protection by the proposed "Golden Dome" at no cost.