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Biden Administration announces new $375 million security aid package for Ukraine

The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced additional security assistance for Ukraine to bolster its defense against Russian aggression. This support includes a Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) package valued at approximately $375 million, aimed at providing Ukraine with critical capabilities.

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U.S.-South Korea hold 25th integrated defense dialogue focusing on regional security

The Republic of Korea (ROK) Ministry of National Defense and the U.S. Department of Defense held the 25th Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue from September 23-24, 2024, in Seoul.

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Department of Defense funds $16.2 million project for domestic tin processing facility

The Department of Defense has announced a $16.2 million award to Nathan Trotter & Co., Inc. through the Defense Production Act Investment (DPAI) program. The funding will support the establishment of a domestic facility in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, dedicated to the smelting, refining, and recycling of tin.

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DoD begins construction on Project Pele transportable nuclear reactor

The Department of Defense (DoD) has initiated the construction of Project Pele, a transportable nuclear reactor at Idaho National Laboratory (INL). The reactor is part of a Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO) initiative and is being manufactured by BWXT Advanced Technologies, LLC, based in Lynchburg, Virginia. Assembly of the final reactor is expected to start in February 2025. The schedule plans for the fully-assembled reactor to be transported to INL in 2026, where it will become the first Generation IV nuclear reactor to generate electricity in the United States.

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Defense officials discuss strategies for reducing civilian harm

Senior representatives from Austria, Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States met virtually today for a session of the International Contact Group on Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response. The meeting was confirmed by Department of Defense Spokesperson Lisa Lawrence.

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Department of Defense awards $19 million to establish domestic tin processing facility

The Department of Defense has awarded $19 million to Nathan Trotter & Co., Inc. (Nathan Trotter) to establish a domestic facility for the smelting, refining, and recycling of tin in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. This funding comes through the Defense Production Act Investment (DPAI) program.

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DoD commits $500 million annually for advancing women's health research

The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced new initiatives to address health disparities faced by women, including conditions that uniquely or disproportionately affect them. This effort is part of the broader mission to support the health of women service members, veterans, and beneficiaries. The DoD aims to enhance medical readiness and aligns with the President's Executive Order on Advancing Women's Health Research and Innovation.

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U.S., Israel discuss recent conflicts with Hizballah

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III recently held a call with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant to discuss the ongoing exchange of fires between Israel and Iranian-backed Lebanese Hizballah. Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided a readout of the conversation.

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Defense Secretary Austin discusses recent attacks with Israeli counterpart

Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:

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Austin discusses regional security with Saudi defense minister

Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:

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Deputy Secretary Hicks attends submarine naming ceremony in Baltimore

Pentagon Spokesman Eric Pahon provided the following readout:

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Department selects new Minerva-USIP fellows for peacebuilding research

The Department of Defense (DoD) and the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) have announced fellowship awards to 19 graduate students for research in conflict management and peacebuilding. The selected 2024-2025 Minerva-USIP Peace and Security Scholar Fellows were chosen from a pool of 145 applicants based on their potential to advance these social science fields and influence future policies.

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Secretary Austin emphasizes diplomacy in call with Israeli defense minister

Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:

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U.S. Navy to christen future USNS Lucy Stone in San Diego

The U.S. Navy will christen the future USNS Lucy Stone (T-AO 209) during an 11 a.m. PST ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 21, in San Diego.

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Department approves $100M in grants under defense community infrastructure program

The Department of Defense has awarded fourteen Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP) grants from the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, totaling approximately $100 million. The DCIP is a competitive program for states, territories, and communities to undertake infrastructure enhancements to support military value, the training of cadets at independent "covered educational institutions," installation resiliency, and family quality of life that benefits their local installations.

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New command senior enlisted leader assigned to Defense Information Systems Agency

The Office of the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff announced today a new assignment.

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DoD awards $26.4 million to boost domestic niobium production

The Department of Defense announced a $26.4 million award via the Defense Production Act Investments (DPAI) program to Global Advanced Metals USA, Inc. (GAM) for the domestic production of high-purity niobium oxide at GAM's Boyertown, Pennsylvania facilities.