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On Monday, September 9, 2024, Celeste Wallander, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, and Vasilis Palmas, the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Cyprus (ROC), signed the U.S.-ROC Roadmap for Bilateral Defense Cooperation in Nicosia. The two issued a joint statement on the signing.
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Defense leaders from ROK-US-Japan hold talks addressing regional security concerns
Republic of Korea (ROK) Deputy Minister for National Defense Policy Cho Chang-rae, U.S. Acting Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Cara Abercrombie, and Japan Director General for Defense Policy Yamato Taro convened the 15th Defense Trilateral Talks in Seoul on September 10, 2024. They discussed shared regional security concerns and renewed their commitment to strengthening trilateral security cooperation following the Japan-ROK-U.S. Summits at Phnom Penh and Camp David and Trilateral Ministerial Meetings in Singapore and Tokyo this year.
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Department awards $4.22 million to boost terbium production
The Department of Defense announced a $4.22 million award to Rare Earth Salts in Beatrice, Nebraska, for developing and expanding the production of terbium oxide from recycled fluorescent light bulbs. Terbium is an essential element for rare earth magnets used in many key defense systems. This effort is funded through the Defense Production Act Investment (DPAI) office and aligns with the National Defense Industrial Strategy's priority of increasing supply chain resilience by expanding domestic production and sustainment of critical materials.
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Navy announces new flag officer assignments across multiple commands
The Secretary of the Navy and Chief of Naval Operations announced several flag officer assignments today.
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U.S., Vietnam defense leaders discuss war legacies and future cooperation
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Vietnam's Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., on September 9, 2024. The meeting marked the one-year anniversary of the elevation of the U.S.-Vietnam bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
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National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial announces temporary closure for observance ceremony
The National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial will be temporarily closed to the public from Tuesday, September 10, 5 a.m. EDT through Wednesday, September 11, 6 p.m. EDT. This closure is due to set-up and break-down activities in support of the annual September 11 Observance Ceremony.
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Cara Abercrombie travels to South Korea for defense talks
Acting Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Ms. Cara Abercrombie, will travel to the Republic of Korea (ROK) to co-chair the Defense Trilateral Talks with Japan and the ROK, as well as lead the U.S. delegation to the Republic of Korea - United Nations Command Member States Defense Ministerial Meeting. She will also conduct bilateral engagements with senior ROK officials and provide remarks at the Seoul Defense Dialogue.
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Biden administration announces additional $250 million security aid for Ukraine
The Department of Defense (DoD) today announced additional security assistance to address Ukraine's critical security and defense needs. This marks the Biden Administration's sixty-fifth tranche of equipment provided from DoD inventories for Ukraine since August 2021. The Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) package, valued at approximately $250 million, aims to bolster Ukraine's capabilities with air defense missiles, munitions for rocket systems and artillery, armored vehicles, and anti-tank weapons.
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U.S., South Korea conduct first joint nuclear consultative group simulation
The United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) conducted the first U.S.-ROK Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG) simulation, an interagency table-top exercise, from September 5-6 in Washington, D.C. Officials from both nations' national security, defense, military, diplomatic, and intelligence sectors participated in the event. This simulation was a deliverable from President Biden and President Yoon's April 2023 Washington Declaration.
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Ukraine defense contact group outlines collaborative efforts amid ongoing conflict
Following Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III directed Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S)) Dr. William LaPlante to regularly convene National Armaments Directors (NADs) under the auspices of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG).
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Defense Science Board releases study on climate change's impact on global security
The Defense Science Board (DSB) has posted a 2023 Summer Study report on Climate Change and Global Security. The report provides a high-level overview of how a changing climate may directly or indirectly affect regions of the world, presenting new challenges for improving global security and addressing potential conflict.
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Department of Defense awards $25.8 million to bolster radiation-hardened microelectronics supply chain
The Department of Defense (DoD) announced today a $25.8 million award to Honeywell in Plymouth, Minnesota, to produce or acquire trusted strategic radiation-hardened microelectronics. The Defense Production Act Investment (DPAI) award provides an assured capability of essential DoD components for operation in radiation environments. This effort supports the 2024 National Defense Industrial Strategy to expand domestic production and increase supply chain resilience.
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United States and Peru resume defense discussions after over a decade
On September 6, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Ms. Jana Nelson, co-chaired the 2024 U.S.–Peru Defense Bilateral Working Group (DBWG) with her Peruvian Co-Chair, Minister of Defense Walter Astudillo. The meeting took place at the Peruvian Army Headquarters in Lima, Peru. This was the first U.S.–Peru DBWG held since 2011.
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Department of Defense emphasizes commitment during Suicide Prevention Month
The Department of Defense (DoD) is emphasizing its commitment to suicide prevention and awareness this September through its campaign, "Joining Your Fight: Connect to Protect."
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US-ROK hold fifth Extended Deterrence Strategy consultation group meeting
On Sept. 4, the foreign affairs and defense agencies of the United States and Republic of Korea (ROK) convened the fifth meeting of the Extended Deterrence Strategy and Consultation Group (EDSCG) in Washington. Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins and Acting Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Cara Abercrombie led the U.S. delegation. ROK First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Kim Hong Kyun and Deputy Minister for National Defense Policy Dr. Cho Chang Lae led the ROK delegation.
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U.S., Philippine defense leaders discuss maritime security and regional cooperation
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided a readout of a phone call between Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on September 4, 2024.
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U.S., Japan discuss alliance modernization following Tokyo security meeting
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Affairs Dr. Ely Ratner met with Japanese Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Defense Miyake Shingo at the Pentagon to advance key alliance modernization priorities. This meeting follows the successful U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee (2+2) Meeting held on July 28 in Tokyo.
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American Forces Network announces comprehensive streaming coverage for entire 2024 NFL season
The Defense Media Activity (DMA) and the American Forces Network (AFN) invite their overseas audiences to enjoy the military network's full coverage of the 2024 NFL season, beginning Thursday, September 5.
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Secretary Austin discusses Gaza hostages and West Bank violence with Israeli defense minister
Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh provided a readout of the call between Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant.
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U.S. Secretary of Defense meets with Ukrainian Minister of Defence
Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh provided the following readout:
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