Posts Tagged: US Defense Department
Deployment of US Warships, Fighter Jets to Mideast Has ‘Gotten Into the Headspace of Iran,’ Pentagon Says
The deployment of US Navy assets in the Mediterranean Sea to defend Israel and protect American military personnel has likely made Iran hesitate in attacking...
Iran Says it Warned off US Navy Aircraft Close to Gulf of Oman-Iranian Media
The Iranian navy said it identified and warned off a US reconnaissance plane near the Gulf of Oman on Sunday, the semi-official Tasnim news agency...
Trump Formally Introduces James ‘Mad Dog’ Mattis as Next Secretary of Defense
President-elect Donald Trump formally introduced his pick to lead the Defense Department Tuesday, as he brought his "thank you" tour to Fayetteville, North Carolina. "In order...
Iranian Vessels ‘Harassed’ US Navy Ship in Persian Gulf, Defense Department Says
A US Navy coastal patrol ship changed course after a fast-attack craft from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps came within 100 yards (91 meters) of...
Pentagon: Iran Has Improved Cyber Abilities and Ballistic Missiles Since Nuclear Deal
JNS.org - Iran has gradually improved its cyber abilities and developed more advanced ballistic missiles since the singing of the nuclear deal with world powers...
Defense Department 2017 Budget Asks for $146 Million for Israel
JNS.org - The US Defense Department's fiscal year 2017 budget has asked for about $146 million to go towards Israeli defense — including for the Iron...
