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DoD invests $15.8M in Canadian firm for tungsten supply chain enhancement

The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced a $15.8 million award to Fireweed Metals Corp., a Canadian company, through the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy's Defense Production Act Purchases (DPAP) office.
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Japan and U.S. officials discuss CBRN defense strategies

Mr. Ueda Koji, Deputy Director General of the Defense Policy Bureau at Japan's Ministry of Defense, and Mr. Richard Johnson, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Policy, convened in...
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Defense secretary reports decrease in sexual misconduct at military academies

The Secretary of Defense has reported a notable decrease in the estimated prevalence rate of sexual assault and harassment at the United States Military Service Academies.
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Department of Defense launches new platform for tech innovation

The Department of Defense has launched DoD SciTechConnect, a platform aimed at enhancing collaboration with the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology.
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Army-Navy complete successful test on conventional hypersonic missile

The U.S. Army's Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office, together with the U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs, has successfully conducted an end-to-end flight test of a conventional hypersonic missile at Cape Canaveral Space Force...
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Austin concludes thirteenth visit focusing on Indo-Pacific security alliances

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III recently completed his thirteenth visit to the Indo-Pacific region, according to Pentagon Press Secretary Maj.
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Department of Defense awards $16.3M contract for student steel manufacturing competitions

The Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded a contract worth nearly $16.3 million over five years to the Steel Founders' Society of America (SFSA).
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Biden administration announces $500 million security assistance package for Ukraine

The Department of Defense has announced a new Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) package aimed at addressing Ukraine's critical security and defense needs.
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U.S., Israeli defense leaders discuss regional security commitments

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III engaged in discussions with Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz on December 11, 2024.
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Biden administration unveils $988 million aid package for Ukraine

The Department of Defense has announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine, aiming to provide the necessary tools to combat Russian aggression.
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Space operations board discusses security threats at Italy meeting

The Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative Principals' Board convened in Florence, Italy, from December 3 to 5, 2024.
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DoD and UK Ministry to co-sponsor Phoenix Challenge conference in March 2025

The U.S. Department of Defense's Office of Information Operations Policy and the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence's Military Strategic Effects will jointly sponsor the annual Phoenix Challenge conference.
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Austin meets Armenian defense minister for first time in two decades

Today, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held a meeting with Armenian Minister of Defense Suren Papikyan.
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DoD outlines new strategy against evolving drone threats

On December 2, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III signed a classified Strategy for Countering Unmanned Systems.
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DoD conducts MACH-TB hypersonic flight test with commercial launch

The U.S. Department of Defense Test Resource Management Center (TRMC), along with the Naval Surface Warfare Center, conducted a flight test in November for the Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonics Test Bed (MACH-TB).
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US-Ivoirian defense talks focus on combating extremism

Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Amanda Dory, engaged in discussions with Côte d'Ivoire's civilian and military leaders to explore ways to enhance the bilateral defense relationship between the United States and Côte d'Ivoire.
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President nominates officers for key roles in Air Force

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced that the president has made nominations for two positions in the Air Force.
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Nominations announced for top military positions by Secretary Austin

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has announced that the president has made new nominations for military leadership positions.
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Department of Defense outlines shared-use strategy for Lower 37 GHz band

In November 2024, the Department of Defense (DoD) and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) completed a study on the Lower 37 GHz band (37-37.6 GHz).
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U.S., Ukraine discuss security aid amid rising tensions with Russia

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held a conversation with Ukrainian Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov, focusing on the current battlefield situation and U.S. security support for Ukraine.
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