News and reports from the Department of Defense, DOD.

The Department of Defense's Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) concluded the "Responsible AI in Defense Forum" today.

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.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has published the unclassified National Defense Industrial Strategy Implementation Plan (NDIS-IP).

On October 29, 2024, U.S. and Croatian officials held Bilateral Defense Consultations at the Pentagon in Washington, DC.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III had a phone conversation with Turkish Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler, as reported by Pentagon Press Secretary Maj.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III engaged in a conversation with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant to evaluate Israeli operations and explore avenues for regional de-escalation.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held a conversation with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant, focusing on recent military activities involving Israel and Iran.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III engaged in a conversation with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant to discuss recent developments involving the Israel Defense Forces' military actions targeting Iran.

The United States and Egypt convened for the 35th annual U.S.-Egypt Military Cooperation Committee (MCC) in Washington, D.C. on October 23-24, 2024.

The United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom have concluded successful tests of autonomous and networked systems during a three-week maritime exercise named Autonomous Warrior 24 in Australia. This event was part of the Maritime Big Play initiative and aimed at enhancing AUKUS Pillar II capabilities. The collaboration seeks to improve maritime awareness through networked autonomy, decision advantage, and enhanced strike capabilities.

Ms. Madeline Mortelmans, currently performing the duties of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy, Plans and Capabilities, provided a statement on AUKUS Pillar 2 and Exercise Maritime Big Play. Her office leads both pillars of AUKUS within the Department of Defense in collaboration with various stakeholders.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III recently held a conversation with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant. The discussion focused on Israel's operations in Lebanon and the humanitarian situation in Gaza, according to Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced the selection of the Hypersonic Infrared Target Sensing (HITS) joint-service proposal as the winner of the fiscal year 2025 Applied Research for the Advancement of S&T Priorities (ARAP) Program award competition. The HITS team, led by the Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory (DEVCOM ARL), includes collaboration with the Naval Research Laboratory, Air Force Research Laboratory, and Missile Defense Agency.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Pope Francis at the Vatican, where they discussed global security challenges and the promotion of peace in conflict-affected regions. Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh provided a readout of the meeting.

Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks met with Australian Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Pat Conroy at the Pentagon. The meeting aimed to strengthen the alliance between the United States and Australia.