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Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh provided the following readout:
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Diba Hadi appointed principal director of cyber academic engagement office
The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) has announced Dr. Diba Hadi as the new Principal Director for the Cyber Academic Engagement Office (CAEO).
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Department awards $6.56M grant to boost extractive technology training at Montana Tech
The Department of Defense announced today a $6.56 million award via the Defense Production Act Investment (DPAI) office to Montana Technological University (Montana Tech), located in Butte, Montana. The award will fund the development and delivery of a critical workforce development program that will allow trainees to upskill their capabilities in metallurgical, geological, mining, and environmental engineering. The project directly bolsters the 2024 National Defense Industrial Strategy's aim to expand support for domestic production of critical minerals and prepare the...
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DoD launches Open DAGIR Challenge seeking innovative logistics solutions
Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO), in partnership with the Office of Under Secretary of Defense Research and Engineering (OUSD R&E) Joint Fires Network (JFN) and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), launched the Open Data and Applications Government-owned Interoperable Repositories (Open DAGIR) Challenge. The initiative invites vendors to submit solutions in contested logistics and sustainment to support the Department's Combined Joint All Domain Command & Control (CJADC2) effort. This challenge aims to transform the...
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Austin discusses defense cooperation with Romanian minister
Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh provided the following readout:
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U.S., Poland discuss defense ties and Ukraine aid
Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh provided the following readout:
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Department names first assistant secretary for cyber policy
The Department of Defense announced Dr. Michael Sulmeyer as the first Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy (CP) and the Principal Cyber Advisor to the Secretary of Defense on August 6.
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AUKUS nations test advanced maritime autonomy systems
The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) hosted an event to demonstrate next-generation autonomous systems designed to enhance naval operations, improve situational awareness, and bolster defense capabilities in an increasingly complex maritime environment.
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Navy Command Master Chief Reynolds assigned new role at National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
The Office of the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff announced today the following assignment:
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Department of Defense awards $190M cooperative agreement for national STEM education programs
The Department of Defense announced the award of the Defense Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Consortium (DSEC) Cooperative Agreement to the Research Triangle Institute (RTI) and its consortium of over 25 regional and national partners. This initiative aims to provide STEM education and outreach programs nationwide, supporting the department's strategy to build a workforce equipped for 21st-century defense challenges.
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New director appointed for DoD's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office
Dr. Jon T. Kosloski has been appointed as the new director of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) following his arrival from the National Security Agency. Dr. Kosloski's background includes significant experience in quantum optics, crypto-mathematics, and leading research and analysis teams.
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Department outlines comprehensive planning programming budgeting execution reforms
The Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process has been a cornerstone of the Department of Defense's decision support systems since the 1960s. This process is crucial for supporting the National Defense Strategy, delivering capabilities efficiently, and applying necessary tools and technologies to address emerging threats. Although PPBE has served well for over six decades, continual improvements are necessary to maintain agility in achieving mission success and ensuring warfighter readiness.
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DoD hosts summit addressing climate-related defense challenges
The U.S. Department of Defense hosted the Climate and Defense Summit of the Americas at the U.S. Naval Academy on August 22-23, 2024. Senior leaders from across the Western Hemisphere gathered to address defense and security challenges posed by climate change and to enhance regional collaboration.
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Secretary Austin commemorates third anniversary of Abbey Gate attack
Today marks three years since the loss of 13 American service members in a terrorist attack at Abbey Gate outside Kabul's Hamid Karzai International Airport. Approximately 170 Afghan civilians were also killed in the incident.
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Secretary Austin reaffirms U.S. support in call with Israeli Defense Minister
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
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Austin reaffirms US commitment to Israel in call with Gallant
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
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Biden administration announces new $125 million security aid package for Ukraine
Ahead of Ukrainian Independence Day, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced additional security assistance to address Ukraine's critical security and defense needs. This marks the Biden Administration's sixty-fourth tranche of equipment from DoD inventories for Ukraine since August 2021. The Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) package, valued at approximately $125 million, aims to provide Ukraine with essential capabilities including air defense systems, munitions for rocket systems and artillery, and anti-tank weapons.
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Secretary Austin reaffirms U.S. support for Ukraine ahead of Independence Day
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
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U.S., India discuss defense partnership at Pentagon meeting
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
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AUKUS nations begin historic submarine maintenance period at HMAS Stirling
The Honourable Richard Marles MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Australia; the Right Honourable John Healey MP, Secretary of State for Defence, United Kingdom; and the Honorable Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of Defense, United States have announced the commencement of the Submarine Tendered Maintenance Period (STMP) at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia.
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