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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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Topic: Pentagon

Iran war: Pentagon separates July casualties from Op Epic Fury toll as wounded count jumps to 624

The system separates casualties from pre- and post-July actions, requiring the figures to be independently combined to reach overall toll of 624 wounded & 18 killed since February.

US Pacific Command seeks $122 bn, warns of rising threat of war with China—Washington Times report

In his report to US Congress, Admiral Paparo reiterated warnings that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has been ordered to prepare for military operations against Taiwan by 2027.

CIA officer held in gold bars scandal worked with top Pentagon official on covert China spy programme—NYT

Rush is facing probe for accumulating $40 mn in gold bars by fabricating a classified project. NYT says he worked closely with US Deputy Secretary of Defense before being fired by CIA.

Israel ‘spied’ on US negotiators working on Iran deal, Pentagon raises threat perception—NYT report

Defense Intelligence Agency has raised counterintel threat level from Israel from high to 'critical', outlining a multi-year effort by Israel to spy on US personnel, NYT report says.

Tech firms including Microsoft & Amazon hand Pentagon more control over AI systems

The deals provide the Pentagon with wide leeway to potentially use powerful advanced AI technologies for secret combat operations, such as assisting with targeting.

White House AI memo hits issues driving Anthropic-Pentagon feud

The memo, subject to change and covering an array of related priorities, intends to replace the Biden admin’s national security memo for AI & isn’t specific to Anthropic or the Pentagon.

US in talks with Denmark for access to three additional bases in Greenland, reports NYT

Pentagon is negotiating access to three sites, including the abandoned WWII-era bases in Narsarsuaq and Kangerlussuaq, under the 1951 US–Denmark Defense Agreement.

Xi’s dragnet thins China’s top brass, Pentagon flags 19 senior military exits in 2 years

Last 2 years have seen multiple senior officials including Minister of Defence & a 2nd Vice Chairman in Central Military Commission removed on corruption charges. Probes also impact allied industries.

Trump to sign executive order to rebrand Pentagon, reviving historic ‘Department of War’ name

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order Friday renaming the Department of Defence the ‘Department of War’, in...

US govt in possession of UFOs, ‘non-human’ beings, claims former intelligence official

David Grusch, who made these allegations under oath at a US congressional hearing, had co-led the UAP portfolio within a US Department of Defense agency until April.

On Camera

Indian politicians need to learn to take a joke

From stand-up comics facing FIRs to political leaders bristling at memes, India remains deeply uncomfortable with the freedom to mock.

Chinese imports are fuelling India’s export growth, from smartphones to pharma

A look at the latest data from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry shows imports rising faster than exports, as Indian firms continue to rely on Chinese components for manufacturing.

Hafiz Saeed’s Muridke headquarters was hit by woman fighter pilot during Op Sindoor

ThePrint has learnt that more than one woman fighter pilot were involved in targeting military locations during the 87-hour conflict with Pakistan last year.

Gen Vaidya won 2 Maha Vir Chakras, fell to assassins’ bullets 40 yrs ago. India forgot a great soldier

Forty years ago this week, ‘Khalistan Commando Force’ assassins were closing in on Gen Vaidya. So callous was the security of the just-retired Army chief that he was given a solitary police gunman