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On August 22, 2024, the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Ministry of Defence of the Government of India (IN MoD) entered into a bilateral, non-binding Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA). The SOSA was signed by Dr. Vic Ramdass, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, on behalf of the United States, and Mr. Samir Kumar Sinha, Additional Secretary and Director General (Acquisitions), on behalf of the IN MoD.
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US Defense official meets UAE military chief to discuss regional security
Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Amanda Dory met with UAE Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Lt. Gen. Eisa Al Mazrouei at the Pentagon on August 22, 2024.
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U.S.–Finland team awarded grant for IoT communication system research
The Department of Defense has announced the selection of a team of American and Finnish academic researchers to investigate fundamental questions that could lead to significant advancements in future communication systems.
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U.S., Israeli defense leaders discuss regional security concerns
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
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Department of Defense awards $136 million to Oak Harbor Public Schools
The Department of Defense announced today two awards to Oak Harbor Public Schools from the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation. This includes a $66,345,276 grant as the Federal share of a larger $80,411,292 project for Hand in Hand Learning Center and a $70,631,558 Federal award to Crescent Harbor Elementary School as part of a larger $84,300,054 project that replaces these two schools at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington.
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Austin discusses Ukraine's defense needs with Minister Umerov
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
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DoD announces new bioindustrial manufacturing program awards totaling $23M
The Department of Defense recently announced seven additional awards to bioindustrial firms via the Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program (DBIMP). This announcement brings the DBIMP to 13 awards to date, totaling $23 million.
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Department of Defense announces seven new awards under Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program
The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced seven additional awards to bioindustrial firms through the Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program (DBIMP). This brings the total number of DBIMP awards to 13, amounting to $23 million.
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U.S., Brazil hold 7th strategic defense talks focusing on security issues
On August 20, 2024, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Western Hemisphere Affairs Jana Nelson chaired the 7th U.S.-Brazil Strategic Defense Talks with Rear Admiral Fernando De Luca Marques de Oliveira, Chief of the International Affairs Section at the Brazilian Ministry of Defense. The meeting took place at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.
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U.S., Djibouti discuss strengthening defense partnership
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
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DOD awards $57 million grant to replace elementary school in Illinois
The Department of Defense has announced the award of a $57,701,575 grant to North Chicago School District 187. This grant, provided by the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, forms part of a larger $72,126,969 project aimed at replacing Forrestal Elementary School located at Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois.
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DoD awards $20M for sustainable cobalt sulfate production in North America
The Department of Defense announced today a $20 million award via the Defense Production Act Investments (DPAI) office to Electra Battery Materials Corporation (Electra). The objective of the award is to complete an industrial-scale hydrometallurgical plant and establish production of cobalt sulfate at the company's facility in Temiskaming Shores, Ontario, Canada.
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Department awards $46.8M for Minerva research initiative grants
The Department of Defense announced today the allocation of $46.8 million in grants to 19 university-based faculty teams under its Minerva Research Initiative. These three- to five-year awards aim to support basic research in social and behavioral sciences on topics relevant to U.S. national security.
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DOD identifies Air Force casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an Airman who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.
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Austin discusses regional security with Israeli defense minister
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
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DoD inaugurates new supercomputer aimed at enhancing biodefense
On August 1, the Department of Defense (DoD) and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) inaugurated a new supercomputing system dedicated to biological defense at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL).
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Defense Secretary Austin discusses security assistance with Ukrainian counterpart
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
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Austin discusses regional security with UK Defence Secretary Healey
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
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Austin meets with Brunei's defense minister to discuss bilateral security cooperation
Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh provided the following readout:
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United States and Chile hold 22nd meeting on key defense priorities
Pentagon Spokesman Lt. Col. Devin T. Robinson provided the following readout:
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