Pentagon Bans EV Giant BYD from Defense Contracts, Citing Chinese Military Ties
The Pentagon added tech giant Alibaba, EV titan BYD, and search engine Baidu to its list of companies linked to China’s military.
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Pentagon: U.S. Kills 150 Islamic State Fighters in Syria Airstrike During Government Shutdown
The Pentagon announced that the U.S. killed 150 Islamic State (ISIS) fighters in an airstrike targeting eastern Syria during the federal government shutdown Saturday.
U.S. Military to Strengthen Campaign in Afghanistan with Drones, Troops
The Pentagon is expected to intensify its campaign in Afghanistan by expanding the use of drones and deploying an estimated 1,000 advisers to accompany the Afghan troops on combat missions.
Report: Army to Allow People with Mental Health Conditions to Enlist
The Army is allowing people with a history of mental health conditions to enlist, in order to meet recruiting goals, according to a report.
Pentagon Recommends Requiring Women to Sign Up for Draft
The Pentagon recommended that women be required to register for the draft to boost military enrollment, according to a Defense Department report addressed to Congress.
Transgender Cadets Can Graduate from Military Academies But Not Serve
Two transgender cadets will be able to graduate from the military academies on the condition that they pass their exams, but they will not be allowed to serve in the military after graduation.
Obama Administation Hires Hundreds of PR Staffers for $500 Million a Year
The Obama administration hired hundreds of public relations employees to sell the administration’s policies, costing U.S. taxpayers $500 million a year, according to the government’s top watchdog.
