Ahmed Alawi Sunday, January 7, 2024 04:56 AM In his first statement since his admission to the hospital, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said that he is recovering and is expected to return to the Pentagon soon. According to Sky News, the Pentagon announced on Friday that Austin has been receiving treatment in hospital … Read more
“We have the authority to spend approximately $4.2 billion of existing funds, but we do not have the ability to replenish reserves,” Ryder said. Answering a clarifying question, he added that the funds for the allocation of assistance have been spent. We are talking about the Presidential Arms Transfer Program (PDA), which involves sending weapons … Read more
The Pentagon warns that the money to replace weapons sent to Ukraine by December 30 will run out, unless the US Congress approves new funding. That’s what Comptroller Michael McCord wrote in a Dec. 15 letter to the leaders of the House and Senate defense policy and appropriations committees, Bloomberg News reports. According to him, … Read more
Christmas Eve is approaching and the United States Government seems to be ready for a curious task: protect Santa Claus, or as he is known in Latin America, Santa Claus. At the latest Department of Defense press conference, a humorous exchange of words took place between a reporter and Major General Patrick Ryder, Pentagon spokesman. … Read more
This year’s bill is nearly 3,100 pages long and allows for 3% more funding than last year. The bill was passed with strong support from both Democrats and Republicans, transcending partisan differences on social issues. Separate from appropriations bills that set government spending levels, the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, authorizes everything from pay … Read more
“Together with our allies and partners, we intend to help Ukraine build on and expand its combat successes, and build a future force capable of repelling Russian aggression in the coming years,” he said. Austin added that the United States is committed to helping Ukraine fight to protect its territory and citizens. “Ladies and gentlemen, … Read more
The US is sending depleted uranium ammunition in its latest military aid package to Ukraine. Photo/Illustration/Sindonews WASHINGTON – United States of America (US) confident military Ukraine will use depleted uranium (DU) ammunition responsibly. This was stated by Deputy Press Secretary Pentagon Sabrina Singh. “I will not preempt any announcement that has not been made by … Read more
According to the publication, Cairo had previously planned to supply missiles to Russia. But because of Washington’s appeals, the authorities refused such supplies. Journalists write that after that, American officials, including US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, asked Egypt to supply weapons to Ukraine, wanting to help our country overcome the shortage of ammunition. As … Read more
AP Lisa Franchetti NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 22:24 US President Biden has nominated Admiral Lisa Franchetti to lead the Navy. She would be the first woman to hold this position and the first woman to join the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the most powerful military agency in America. Franchetti has 38 years of experience in the armed … Read more