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Secretary Austin honors American veterans' service on Veterans Day

On Veterans Day, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III expressed gratitude to American veterans for their service in the U.S. military.
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Austin discusses regional security with new Israeli defense minister

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III had an introductory conversation with Israel's new Minister of Defense, Israel Katz.
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Department of Defense invests additional funds into microelectronics leadership

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced an additional investment of $160 million from the CHIPS and Science Act, aimed at enhancing America's microelectronics capabilities through the Microelectronics Commons network.
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Austin discusses regional security with Israeli defense minister

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III recently held a conversation with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant, as reported by Pentagon Press Secretary Maj.
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U.S.-Qatar discuss defense partnership and regional security

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III had a phone conversation with Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, His Excellency Dr. Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah.
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Austin discusses regional security with Bahrain's Crown Prince

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held a phone conversation with Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
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Department of Defense awards contract for open radio access network prototype

The Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded a contract worth $6,514,697.51 to Hughes Network Systems, LLC for the development of an Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) prototype at Fort Bliss, Texas.
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Department of Defense names new director for Asia-Pacific center

The Department of Defense has announced the appointment of Maj.
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Pentagon announces new military deployments in Middle East

Pentagon Press Secretary Maj.
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Defense leaders discuss US support and Ukraine's industrial base

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held a conversation with Ukrainian Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov on November 1, 2024.
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Biden administration announces $425 million security aid package for Ukraine

The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced a new package of security assistance for Ukraine, marking the Biden Administration's sixty-ninth tranche of equipment provided from DoD inventories since August 2021.
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Reserve Forces Policy Board influences new defense guidance on total force optimization

The Reserve Forces Policy Board (RFPB) has played a crucial role in shaping the Department of Defense's latest guidance on Total Force Optimization for Strategic Competition.
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Austin discusses regional security with Israeli defense minister

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III had a conversation with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant, focusing on regional de-escalation opportunities.
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Department of Defense reveals $29.8 billion military intelligence budget for FY2024

The Department of Defense has announced the appropriated budget for the Military Intelligence Program (MIP) for the fiscal year 2024.
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U.S., South Korea bolster defense ties amid regional challenges

During the 56th U.S.-Republic of Korea Security Consultative Meeting on October 30, 2024, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and ROK Minister of National Defense Kim Yong Hyun discussed initiatives to enhance extended deterrence...
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Defense Secretary highlights FY24 recruitment success despite challenges

The United States military continues to stand as a formidable force, backed by its all-volunteer personnel who have maintained the nation's security for over five decades.
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U.S.-ROK alliance unveils new framework for Indo-Pacific security cooperation

The United States and the Republic of Korea have announced a new framework to enhance their cooperation in ensuring security across the Indo-Pacific region.
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DoD hosts Responsible AI forum discussing advancements

The Department of Defense's Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) concluded the "Responsible AI in Defense Forum" today.
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BOEM and DOD sign MOU for collaborative offshore wind development

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Department of Defense (DOD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance collaboration on offshore wind development.
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