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June 19, 2026
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Top General Calls Chinese Hypersonic Weapon Test 'Very Concerning'
Gen. Mark Milley is the first Pentagon official to confirm the nature of the weapons test.
October 28, 2021
The Pentagon, March 27, 2008.
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Pentagon Cancels Disputed Cloud Contract
The Defense Department said it would instead pursue a deal with both Microsoft and Amazon.
July 7, 2021
Adm. Charles Richard, commander of the U.S. Strategic Command, during a briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, April 22, 2021.
Military
Minuteman Decision to Shape US Nuclear Policy for Decades
The land-based nuclear missile is overdue to be replaced or refurbished — but some are pushing to scrap it altogether.
May 12, 2021
The Pentagon seen from the air in Washington, March 27, 2008.
Military
Pentagon Reconsiders Huge Cloud-Computing Contract
The $10 billion JEDI contract was awarded to Microsoft but is mired in legal challenges.
May 11, 2021
The Pentagon in Washington, March 27, 2008.
Military
Pentagon Shoots Down Missile in First-of-its-Kind Test
A missile interceptor launched from a ship hit and destroyed a mock ICBM in flight.
November 17, 2020
The Pentagon in Washington, March 27, 2008.
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Pentagon Reaffirms Microsoft as Winner of Disputed $10B Contract
Amazon said its concerns about political corruption have only grown.
September 8, 2020
Gen. John Raymond testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill, May 6, 2020.
Military
US Alleges Russia Tested Anti-Satellite Weapon
The July 15 incident was inconsistent with Moscow's statement that it deployed an inspector satellite.
July 24, 2020
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Military
Quest for Hypersonic Weapons Pits US Against Key Rivals
The Trump administration is pouring billions into an effort to catch up to China and Russia.
May 20, 2020
Defense Secretary Mark Esper speaks as President Donald Trump listens during a press briefing at the White House, March 18, 2020.
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Deficits May Threaten Prized Pentagon Projects
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May 12, 2020