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The Department of Defense has announced a $30 million award to TTM Technologies Inc. (TTM) based in Santa Ana, California. This funding, facilitated through the Defense Production Act Purchases (DPAP) office, will allow TTM to acquire and install advanced manufacturing equipment and develop prototype designs for printed circuit boards. The project will begin at TTM's Centers of Excellence across the United States and will eventually integrate into its new facility in Syracuse, New York. This initiative aims to enhance TTM's capabilities and ensure timely delivery of advanced...

The Department of Defense has announced $43 million in awards to 112 university researchers through the Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP). These grants will enable the purchase of major equipment at 64 institutions across 28 states for Fiscal Year 2025, enhancing their capabilities in defense-related research.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded $15 million to Lehigh Heavy Forge in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, as part of the Defense Production Act Investments (DPAI) program. The funding will be used for press equipment upgrades and to enhance heavy forging production capacity. Specifically, the investment will cover a new forging manipulator for their 10,000-ton open die forging press, improvements to heat treatment furnaces, and the implementation of an automated ultrasonic forging testing program. This initiative aligns with the 2024 National Defense Industrial Strategy aimed...

Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided a readout of a call between Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant on September 30. The conversation focused on security developments and Israeli operations.

Since Hurricane Helene made landfall on September 26, the Department of Defense has been in close contact with local, state, and federal partners to support and coordinate response efforts.

The Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) has released its first Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), detailing eligibility criteria and initiating the application process for OSC loans. This marks the initial call for applications aimed at accelerating commercialization and scaling production for critical technologies.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held a call with the United Kingdom's Secretary of State for Defence John Healey to discuss the situation in the Middle East, according to Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder.

Secretary Austin has been receiving updates and providing guidance to his team throughout the weekend on the latest developments in the Middle East. He and Department of Defense (DoD) leaders remain focused on protecting U.S. citizens and forces in the region, defending Israel, and de-escalating the situation through deterrence and diplomacy. Secretary Austin emphasized that the United States is determined to prevent Iran and Iranian-backed partners and proxies from exploiting the situation or expanding the conflict.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held two conversations with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant regarding the situation in Lebanon, according to Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder.

Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided a readout of a call between Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant on September 28, 2024.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III addressed the media at Joint Base Andrews on September 27, 2024, following his return from the AUKUS Defence Ministers' Meeting in London. He commented on reports of a significant Israeli strike in Beirut.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced the winners of the 2024 Secretary of Defense Maintenance Awards. These awards recognize exceptional achievements in weapon systems and military equipment maintenance.

The Biden Administration has announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine, aiming to bolster the nation's defenses against ongoing Russian aggression. The Department of Defense (DoD) revealed this significant aid package as part of the support directed by President Biden ahead of his meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with United Kingdom Secretary of State for Defence John Healey during the AUKUS Defense Ministers Meeting in London. Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided a readout of the meeting, which covered topics such as the situation in the Middle East, support for Ukraine, and ongoing defense cooperation.

The Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Amanda Dory, met with Israel Ministry of Defense Director General Eyal Zamir at the Pentagon on September 25. Pentagon Spokesman LtCol Garron Garn provided a readout of the meeting.