Austin tells Israeli defense minister U.S. is prepared for any Iranian missile attack
The U.S. has increased force readiness in the Middle East by sending a few thousand personnel to the region and several Air Force fighter squadrons, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Tuesday.
Gallant and Austin spoke shortly after Iranian attack, says Pentagon
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Pentagon Chief Tells Israel That US Is 'Well-Postured' Against Iran
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke to his Israeli counterpart late on Tuesday, hours after Iran's missile attack on Israel following Israel's military campaign in Lebanon, and said Washington was "well-postured" to defend its interests in the Middle East.
Iran fires 200 missiles at Israel in major attack
A man was reported killed in Jericho, in the West Bank. Iran fired about 200 missiles, a Pentagon spokesman said.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.
WATCH LIVE: Pentagon holds briefing as Iran attacks Israel
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is reportedly discussing "severe consequences" for Tehran with Israeli counterpart.
Iran’s ‘emotional’ retaliation against Israel
And under those circumstances, it may be better off responding now than responding later.” Regardless of the motives, what is undeniable is that allies of Israel in Washington are advocating for a muscular response to the attacks and that the strike will serve to raise,
US Condemns Iran Attack on Israel as Major Escalation
The United States warned Iran that it would face severe consequences for its ballistic missile attack on Israel on Tuesday, saying the barrage marked a significant escalation but appeared to have been thwarted.
Missile attack on Israel lays bare deep divisions among Iranians
Iranians have been expressing a mixture of pride, uncertainty and fear since their country launched a large-scale ballistic missile attack on Israel on Tuesday night. Within minutes of the attack starting,
Iran's Loss of Strong Allies Gives Israel Opening to Strike
Hezbollah and Hamas—fighting for their lives, Tehran has lost a central pillar of its deterrence strategy, giving Israel an opening to strike what it sees as its most dangerous foe. Ironically, it was the threat of reprisals by Hezbollah and,
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SECDEF to the Hill: 2 Virginia Attack Boats in FY25 Defense Budget Will Delay Next-Gen Navy Fighter
A congressional push to fund a second Virginia-class submarine in the Fiscal Year 2025 defense budget will delay the Navy’s ...
Austin orders US forces to be ready to deploy as Middle East heats up
An EA-18G Growler launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. Defense Secretary ...
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Lloyd Austin Says Replicator 2 to Focus on Counter-Drone Tech
Lloyd Austin said DOD expects Replicator 2 to help address challenges in technology innovation, production capacity, force ...
US Defense Sec. Austin furious with Gallant over lack-of-notice on Nasrallah strike
Multiple times, the US has urged Israel to act less aggressively or not to take certain actions against Hezbollah, to avoid a ...
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The Navy Has a Choice To Make: F/A-XX Stealth Fighters or More Submarines
The U.S. Navy faces a tough budget choice between continuing its Virginia-class submarine program or advancing its F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter program. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned that ...
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Lloyd Austin Orders Military To Stay On Alert As Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Heats Up
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is ordering the military to stay on high alert as the Israel-Hezbollah conflict continues to ...
Austin believes casualties in all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah could ‘equal or exceed’ those in Gaza
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned Friday of “devastating” consequences if Israel engages in an all-out war with ...
The US is sending a few thousand more troops to the Middle East to boost security
The Pentagon says is sending a “few thousand” additional troops to the Middle East to bolster security and to be prepared to ...
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Tuberville drops objections to promotion for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s top aide
Tuberville had blocked Lt. Gen. Ronald Clark’s nomination for months over concerns that the top military aide to Defense ...
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Gallant and Austin agree: Hezbollah infrastructure along the border must be dismantled
US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister Gallant, reaffirms US support for Israel's right to defend itself.
Israel-Hezbollah live updates: Iran vows Nasrallah strike 'will not go unanswered'; Up to 1 million displaced in Lebanon
Follow NBC News' live coverage as Iran responds to Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's killing in an Israeli strike.