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...

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...

US Defence Secy Lloyd Austin to undergo non-surgical procedure, temporarily transfers duties to deputy

May 24, 2024

US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin will undergo a scheduled, elective, and minimally invasive follow-up non-surgical procedure related to his bladder issue on Friday...

Leak of classified documents a "deliberate criminal act," Pentagon says

Apr 14, 2023

The leak of classified documents online is a "deliberate criminal act", said the Pentagon press secretary Brigadier. Gen. Patrick Ryder on Thursday as he...

US commits to modernise Philippine military amid China's moves against Filipino vessels

Aug 27, 2024

Pentagon Press Secretary Major General Pat Ryder said, "What I would say is the Philippines remains the lead for its own operations in the...