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Pentagon Spokesperson Maj. Pete Nguyen provided the following readout:
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Navy to commission new Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS New Jersey
The Navy will commission the newest Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, the future USS New Jersey (SSN 796), during an 11 a.m. EST ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 14, at Naval Weapons Station Earle in Middletown Township, New Jersey.
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Secretary Austin discusses security with South Korean counterpart
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
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DoD funds $9.5M initiative for microelectronics education centers in Indiana
The Department of Defense (DoD) recently announced a three-year, $9.5 million award to create and improve microelectronics-focused education training centers in Indiana in collaboration with the non-profit Regional Opportunity Initiatives, Inc. (ROI). This public-private effort aims to address the need for increased microelectronics production and alleviate critical shortfalls in a skilled microelectronics workforce. The award was made by the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program through the Cornerstone Other Transaction Agreement (COTA).
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U.S., Cyprus discuss deepening defense cooperation at annual dialogue
On September 11, 2024, at the third United States-Republic of Cyprus (ROC) Defense and Security Dialogue in Nicosia, Cyprus, American and Cypriot delegations discussed ways to deepen security cooperation and enhance regional stability.
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President nominates four generals for new assignments
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made the following nominations:
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U.S.-India hold third Indus-x summit focusing on defense innovation
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) participated in the third India-U.S. Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) Summit in Silicon Valley, California on Monday, September 9. The summit was co-hosted by the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) and Stanford University. The INDUS-X initiative continues to vitalize U.S.-India defense industrial cooperation and produce new innovations in technology and manufacturing by facilitating partnerships among defense technology innovators, investors, and researchers.
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Secretary Austin discusses concerns with Israeli defense minister over recent incidents
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
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United States and Cyprus sign defense cooperation roadmap for 2024-2029
The United States and the Republic of Cyprus have underscored the importance of stability and security in Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean through a new defense cooperation agreement. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and the Republic of Cyprus Ministry of Defence (MOD) signed a Roadmap for Bilateral Defense Cooperation Efforts, which will span from 2024 to 2029.
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DoD recognized with multiple wins at 2024 Service to the Citizen Awards
The Department of Defense (DoD) has been selected as a winner of the 2024 Service to the Citizen Award for its Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC)-led project team. This initiative focuses on improving access to DoD Identification (ID) cards for service members, retirees, and their families.
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U.S. and Republic of Cyprus sign roadmap for bilateral defense cooperation
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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