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The United States Department of Defense, the Australian Department of Defence, and the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence have announced a significant agreement to enhance hypersonic vehicle testing and technology implementation.
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Australia-Japan-US defense leaders discuss Indo-Pacific security at Darwin meeting

Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles, Japanese Minister of Defense Nakatani Gen, and United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III gathered in Darwin, Australia, on November 17, 2024, for the fourteenth...
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President nominates top army officials for promotions

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has announced a series of nominations for key military positions, as decided by the president.
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U.S. submits updated nuclear strategy report to Congress

The Secretary of Defense has delivered an unclassified report to Congress detailing the United States' nuclear employment strategy.
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DoD enhances access process for veterans and caregivers

The Department of Defense (DoD), in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), has introduced an improved process for installation access for eligible veterans and caregivers.
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Department of Defense allocates $3.3 million for civic engagement grants

The Department of Defense has announced a total of $3.3 million in grants awarded to three higher education institutions under the National Defense Education Program.
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Department releases annual report on unidentified anomalous phenomena

The Department of Defense, in collaboration with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, has delivered its annual report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) to Congress.
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Department of Defense releases annual report on military suicides

The Department of Defense (DoD) has released its Annual Report on Suicide in the Military for the calendar year 2023.
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Defense Secretary announces nominations for new rear admirals

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has nominated several Navy captains for promotion to the rank of rear admiral (lower half).
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DoD finalizes first phase with nine awards under DBIMP initiative

The Department of Defense (DoD) has finalized the first phase of its Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program (DBIMP), announcing nine additional awards to bioindustrial firms.
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President nominates seven officers for promotion in U.S Air Force

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has announced a series of nominations by the president for appointments in the Air Force.
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DoD concludes Hyper-AMPD! challenge with $1 million awards

The Department of Defense has concluded the Hypersonic Accelerated Manufactured Prototype Demonstration (Hyper-AMPD!) prize challenge, awarding $1 million to Castelion Corporation in El Segundo, California, and Specter Aerospace in Cambridge,...
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U.S., Indonesia discuss defense ties and announce new alumni association

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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