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The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have signed a framework agreement for the supply of at least 850 F-35 fighter jets over ten years. In other Pentagon news, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants to cut general and admiral positions by 20 percent, the Navy chose Boeing to build its next combat aircraft, and Donald Trump is reportedly weighing new strikes on Iran before the US elections.

A claim is circulating that SpaceX, which handles around 55% of Pentagon satellite launches, is refusing to carry the next three military satellites as it retires the Falcon program. The claim has prompted arguments that the US government should nationalize SpaceX on national security grounds, similar to an eminent domain action.

A defense startup valued at roughly $90 billion is drawing attention for developing and delivering weapons systems faster than the Pentagon's own procurement process. The claim highlights growing frustration with traditional military acquisition timelines and the rise of private defense technology firms taking on roles once reserved for national programs.

Cruz Azul defeated Pachuca 2-1 at the Estadio Hidalgo in Liga MX Apertura play. Toro Fernández opened the scoring and Pachuca had a goal ruled out for offside. The win lifts Cruz Azul toward the Liguilla spots, catching Chivas in the table, while deepening Pachuca's slump. Wrestler Penta was among the visiting celebrities.

A writer says his book, in chapter 10 on page 134, reported that the Pentagon sends active-duty US Army soldiers into China under deep cover, posing as American businessmen. He is welcoming what he describes as other reporters now pursuing the same story, a claim that has drawn significant attention online.

Pachuca are hosting Cruz Azul at the Estadio Hidalgo in a Liga MX fixture drawing wide attention. Mexican sports outlet Récord reports Penta Zero Miedo made a celebrity appearance at the stadium for the match. The fixture is trending on search charts in Mexico, the United States, India and Singapore, reflecting strong international interest in the matchup.

Lockheed Martin and the Pentagon have reached an initial agreement covering the production of 850 F-35 fighter jets. The deal, reported by Reuters, sets the stage for one of the largest US defense procurement programs in years. Details on pricing and delivery schedules have not yet been finalized, with observers watching closely for the contract's final terms and impact on the fighter program's future.

The Pentagon is reportedly reconsidering the United States' nuclear arms strategy, according to new details reported by Fox News. The reported review suggests potential changes to how the US positions and plans its nuclear deterrent, a core element of national defense policy. Details of what exactly is being weighed have not been fully disclosed, drawing attention from defense analysts and the public.

A class action lawsuit has been filed against the Pentagon over a data breach affecting millions of US military members, according to Reuters. The breach reportedly exposed personal information of service members, and the lawsuit alleges the Defense Department failed to adequately protect their data. The case is likely to raise fresh questions about how the military safeguards sensitive personnel information.

The Pentagon is reportedly establishing a new elite unit focused on technical sabotage operations, according to a report by Politico. The agency would specialize in covert technology-focused offensive capabilities, marking a notable expansion of US defense operations into sabotage missions. Details about its structure, budget and missions remain limited, drawing attention to how the US military is preparing for technology-driven conflict.

The Pentagon is looking to add ketamine in dissolvable wafer form to its battlefield medicine options. The fast-acting painkiller could allow medics to treat wounded troops quickly in combat settings where traditional intravenous administration is impractical. Military Times reported the move, which reflects the Defense Department's broader effort to modernise frontline trauma care for wounded service members.

The United States and Israel are considering new military strikes against Iran as regional tensions escalate. The Pentagon is weighing a reduction of troop numbers and bases in the Persian Gulf, while the State Department has withdrawn some diplomats from Saudi Arabia, suggesting concern over possible Iranian retaliation.

The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have announced a 10-year framework agreement to build 850 F-35 fighter jets, stabilising production at up to 156 aircraft per year. In exchange for the long-term commitment, Lockheed will fund $7 billion in projects. The deal still requires approval and funding from Congress.

Senate lawmakers are pressing the Pentagon to provide greater transparency on its pricing, according to Federal News Network. The push comes as Congress scrutinizes how the Defense Department negotiates and discloses costs with defense contractors. The move signals growing legislative pressure for the department to open up its pricing practices to oversight.

President Trump announced that the Pentagon will put $1.5 billion into semiconductor production in North Carolina, according to The Hill. The investment ties the Defence Department to domestic chipmaking, an area of growing strategic priority for the US amid competition with China and supply-chain concerns. Details on which facilities or companies will receive the funding have not yet been given.

Mayor Jones has publicly called on the Pentagon and the Department of Homeland Security to reconsider enforcement actions targeting military spouses. The appeal, reported by WOAI, asks the federal agencies to weigh the impact of their policies on families of service members. Details of the specific enforcement measures and the mayor's jurisdiction have not been disclosed, and reaction from the agencies named has not yet been reported.

A group of former U.S. government officials has asked the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to reconsider its decision in a legal dispute involving Anthropic and the Pentagon. The filing urges the court to rehear the case, though details of the underlying dispute and the officials' arguments remain limited in initial coverage.

Senate lawmakers are pressing the Pentagon to provide greater transparency on weapons and contract pricing, pushing the Defense Department to justify costs and open its budgeting to closer congressional scrutiny. The move reflects ongoing frustration on Capitol Hill over opaque defense acquisition expenses and cost overruns in major procurement programs.

An engineer at Google DeepMind has resigned in protest of the company's contract with the Pentagon, according to a report by The Intercept. The resignation highlights ongoing tensions within Google's workforce and the broader tech industry over military and defense work, reviving debates that have flared up repeatedly since the company's earlier employee protests over Project Maven.

The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have agreed to a decade-long deal guaranteeing at least 850 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets for the U.S. military. The framework contract is still pending congressional approval and funding. If confirmed, it would lock in one of the largest fighter aircraft procurement commitments in years, securing the F-35 program's production line into the mid-2030s.

The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have finalized a major agreement covering F-35 production, sustainment and modification for the next decade. The deal spans at least 850 US aircraft across ten production lots, locking in the fighter jet program's trajectory well into the 2030s and securing one of the largest defense contracts in recent years.

A Pentagon review of the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal is reportedly set to fault senior military leaders for the chaotic US exit from Kabul. The expected findings are drawing attention as the Afghanistan withdrawal remains one of the most criticised episodes of recent American military history, with questions over accountability at the top of the Pentagon and the chain of command during the final days of the war.

A Government Accountability Office review found the Pentagon office created in 2022 to oversee the military's responsible use of AI had filled only three of its ten authorized positions as of February 2026. The report concludes the office is struggling to keep pace with the Defense Department's rapid expansion of AI programs, raising concerns about adequate oversight of military AI development.

A Government Accountability Office review has concluded that the Pentagon's office responsible for overseeing artificial intelligence efforts is struggling to keep up with the Department of Defense's rapidly expanding AI ambitions. The finding raises concerns about whether the department's oversight structures are adequate as it pushes to adopt AI across military operations. The GAO's assessment is prompting discussion about gaps in accountability for the department's AI programs.

Retellings are circulating of the October 1967 demonstration in which thousands of anti-Vietnam War protesters gathered at the Pentagon and, in a famous bit of theatre, attempted to levitate the building through chanting and meditation. The action did not lift the Pentagon, but it produced one of the most enduring images of the anti-war movement, a young protester placing flowers in the rifle barrels of military police.