US has 2,000 troops in Syria, increase from previous 900, says Pentagon

Dec 20, 2024

"We have been briefing [the media] regularly that there are approximately 900 U.S. troops in Syria," Pentagon Spokesperson Pat Ryder told reporters on Thursday.

Russia notifies US of planned annual nuclear exercises

Oct 26, 2022

Pentagon Press Secretary, Pat Ryder on Tuesday informed that Russia has notified the US about its plans to carry out annual exercises of its...

Third INDUS-X Summit to take place in Silicon Valley in September: Pentagon

Jun 26, 2024

Pat Ryder stated that the US Department of Defence along with India's Ministry of Defence together are facilitating dynamic partnerships among defence technology companies,...

US military assets to remain in Middle East as Israel debates response to Iran attack

Apr 15, 2024

Additional United States military assets that were moved into the Middle East before Iran's attack on Israel will remain in place, CNN reported, citing...

US Defence Secy Lloyd Austin taken to hospital again for potential 'emergent bladder issue'

Feb 11, 2024

US Defence Secretary Llyod Austin was taken to a hospital on Sunday afternoon after "symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue," Pentagon Press Secretary Major...

900 US troops deployed or are being deployed in Middle East: Pentagon official amid Israel-Hamas war

Oct 27, 2023

Approximately 900 US troops have been deployed or are being deployed to the Middle East amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Pentagon spokesperson Brigadier General...