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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Washington, D.C., as reported by Pentagon Press Secretary Maj.

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Pentagon releases annual report on military suicides for 2023
The Department of Defense has released its Calendar Year 2023 Annual Report on Suicide in the Military, highlighting an increase in suicides among service members compared to the previous year.

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Defense Secretary announces new Marine Corps officer nominations
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced a series of nominations for appointments within the U.S. Marine Corps today.

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Defense Department expands replicator initiative with new autonomous capabilities
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks has announced the next phase of capabilities for the Replicator initiative, aimed at accelerating the deployment of autonomous systems across multiple domains.

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Department of Defense outlines strategy for deploying private 5G networks
The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced its strategy for deploying private fifth-generation (5G) networks at military installations.

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Defense Secretary Austin visits Indo-Pacific nations for strategic talks
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is set to embark on a trip to Australia, the Philippines, Laos, and Fiji this week.

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Austin discusses security aid with Ukrainian defense minister amid new escalations
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III engaged in a conversation with Ukrainian Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov, focusing on battlefield developments and the status of U.S. security assistance to Ukraine.

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Deputy Secretary Hicks hosts classified meeting with Defense Business Board
Pentagon Spokesman Eric Pahon has shared details from a recent meeting hosted by Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks with the Defense Business Board.

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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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U.S.-Ecuador hold annual defense talks focusing on security cooperation
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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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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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