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The latest news about Pentagon

1. Oct 2 · Space & defense Bloomberg: “US Adds Carrier and 10,000 Troops to Mideast” 2
2. Oct 1 · Space & defense US announces $24.4 billion SM-6 contract to speed up missile production 4
3. Sep 27 · AI Anthropic CEO Amodei to dine with Trump at White House 15
4. Sep 25 · Legal 2-1 Appeals Court Backs Pentagon Blacklisting of Anthropic 2
5. Sep 15 · Space & defense CNBC: “Iran war has cost Pentagon $38 billion and depleted missile stockpiles, CBO says” 2
6. Aug 26 · Legal 30 US Universities Face Aug 31 Deadline on 204 China Lab Ties 2
7. Aug 13 · Space & defense capitalgazette.com: “New aircraft carrier heads toward Mideast after reports of issues on long - deployed USS Lincoln” 4
8. Aug 12 · Space & defense Pentagon review says US strikes in Yemen killed 153 civilians 2
9. Aug 9 · Supply chain Houthis claim drone attack on Aramco refinery in Jazan 2
10. Aug 9 · Space & defense stcatharinesstandard.ca: “Pentagon pushes defense companies to boost weapons production after concerns of depleted stocks” 3
11. Aug 3 · Space & defense bostonherald.com: “US companies cut reliance on China for critical minerals in weapons” 2
12. Aug 2 · Finance fox32chicago.com: “Trump halts Iran strikes, citing potential deal to end war” 4
13. Jul 30 · Space & defense Army awards Lockheed Martin Patriot interceptor contract worth up to $58.6 billion 2
14. Jul 26 · Supply chain russiaherald.com (Big News Network): “Trump shelves Iran strike over US missile shortage NYT” 1
15. Jul 23 · HR & workforce Troops who refused Covid shots still wait for reinstatement, report says 2
16. Jul 22 · Space & defense lasvegassun.com: “House Republicans push $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump priorities” 8
17. Jul 21 · AI azerbaijannews.net (Big News Network): “SpaceX, Pentagon discuss AI computing partnership: report” 2
18. Jul 21 · Finance Pentagon puts US war in Iran cost at $37.5 billion, Hegseth says 12
19. Jul 19 · Space & defense Doctors question evidence behind Pentagon testosterone screening plan 5
20. Jul 15 · Space & defense Senate Democrats block $1 trillion annual defense bill 2
21. Jul 15 · Finance Johnson unveils $95B emergency funding plan 8
22. Jul 8 · AI memphissun.com (Big News Network): “U.S. cyber agency adopts Anthropic AI for code security audits” 3
23. Jul 5 · Space & defense Defense startups seek faster, cheaper missile production 2
24. Jun 28 · Space & defense Indian envoy meets US under secretary at Pentagon 2
25. Jun 25 · Space & defense House committee advances spending bill with cuts to Air Force flying hours 2
26. Jun 23 · Space & defense Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war 3
27. Jun 23 · Space & defense Senate approves war powers resolution on Iran in first such vote 9
28. Jun 22 · Space & defense upi.com: “China restricts exports to 10 U.S. defense companies” 3
29. Jun 21 · Space & defense news8000.com: “What the Iran war cost the Pentagon, the economy and Trump” 2
30. Jun 15 · Startups Radical Numerics raises $50M seed for AI-generated DNA 2
31. Mar 24 · Space & defense orlandosentinel.com: “Anthropic, Pentagon head to court as AI firm seeks end to risk label” 13
32. Mar 24 · Legal Pentagon Tightens Media Access Rules Following Adverse Court Ruling 2
33. Mar 23 · Legal Federal judge rules against Pentagon press policy 2
34. Mar 23 · Space & defense Trump Delays Strikes on Iran Energy Infrastructure for Five-Day Window 2
35. Mar 23 · Supply chain US commander says Iran campaign ahead or on plan 15
36. Mar 22 · Legal Iran denies role in reported missile attempt on Diego Garcia 2
37. Mar 20 · Space & defense Memo says Pentagon to adopt Palantir AI as core US military system 5
38. Mar 20 · Legal Trump says he does not want a ceasefire with Iran 4
39. Mar 20 · Legal Federal Judge Blocks Pentagon Policy Restricting New York Times Access 18
40. Mar 19 · Legal Hegseth wants Pentagon to dump Claude; military users say it is not easy 4
41. Mar 19 · Cyber Pentagon seeks $200 billion more for Iran war, source says 14
42. Mar 18 · Space & defense channelnewsasia.com: “Trump administration defends Anthropic blacklisting in US court” 4
43. Mar 17 · Supply chain Abcnews: “US drivers see gas prices jump to highest level since 2023 as the Iran war drags on” 3
44. Mar 17 · Space & defense Pentagon is said to move to replace Anthropic AI after supply-chain rift 1
45. Mar 16 · Space & defense birminghamstar.com (Big News Network): “Drone maker linked to Trump family seeks Pentagon deals” 1
46. Mar 15 · Space & defense US officials predict quick end to Iran war; Tehran says it can outlast foes 2
47. Mar 14 · Space & defense Reports examine drone use and helicopter roles in China and US militaries 1
48. Mar 14 · Legal US Pentagon Launches Investigation into Deadly Iran School Strike 2
49. Mar 13 · Supply chain US orders 2,500 Marines to Mideast, reports say 4
50. Mar 12 · Legal Pentagon estimates first week of Iran war cost US over $11 billion 7
51. Mar 12 · Space & defense Pentagon CTO Warns Anthropic’s Claude Could 'Pollute' Defense Supply Chain 2
52. Mar 12 · Legal marketscreener.com: “Anthropic seeks appeals court stay of Pentagon supply - chain risk designation” 2
53. Mar 12 · Cyber thestar.com.my: “Pentagon opens door to exempt Anthropic use beyond 6-month ramp - down, memo says” 3
54. Mar 11 · Space & defense Report claims strike on USS Abraham Lincoln 1

The 60 most recent of 103 events. Earlier months are in each desk's monthly reports, for example Space & defense in February 2026.

Which desks cover Pentagon?

1. Space & defense 45
2. Legal 23
3. Startups 8
4. Supply chain 6
5. Cyber 5
6. AI 5
7. HR & workforce 4
8. Finance 4
9. SaaS 2
10. EdTech 1

Which outlets cover Pentagon most?

1. lasvegassun.com 3
2. airforcetimes.com 3
3. freemalaysiatoday.com 3
4. CNBC 3
5. economictimes.indiatimes.com 2
6. 4029tv.com 2
7. Ksat 2
8. abc7ny.com 2
9. militarytimes.com 2
10. russiaherald.com (Big News Network) 2

Counted over the latest 40 events; one per outlet per event. Source: the reports linked on each event.

Who appears in the news with Pentagon?

1. Donald Trump 20
2. Iran 17
3. United States 10
4. Pete Hegseth 6
5. Anthropic 5
6. Israel 5
7. Strait of Hormuz 4
8. Lockheed Martin 4
9. U.S. Central Command 4
10. Center for Strategic and International Studies 4