Austin: 'Met again today with Grant Shapps to discuss our continued work together to support Ukraine'

Melanie Fonder Kaye, deputy assistant to the secretary of defense for strategic engagement of U.S. Department of Defense, said the NFL's Salute to Service is more than a campaign; it's a profound commitment to honor, empower and connect with those who sacrifice for our nation on Nov 19. The announcement came during the annual Salute to Service event organized by the National Football League.

Department of Defense announces plans for B61-13 nuclear bomb, pending congressional approval.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is taking a series of steps to enhance its force posture in the Middle East region. As a response to recent escalations around the Middle East on the part of Iran and its linked proxy forces, these actions are being taken to assist in the defense of Israel and to bolster the force protection afforded to United States troops.

With the signing of the Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA), Estonia joins a group of 13 nations, including Australia and the UK, in entering such agreements with the U.S.

Research shows that Mexican drug cartels pose an increasing threat with their various criminal activities. An article from the Financial Times published in September cites research on the extensive structure of these cartels, which includes massive numbers of employees.

According to the DOD press release, the documents are intended to corroborate key findings in the upcoming 2023 China Military Power Report (CMPR), which addresses an uptick in risky PLA activities since the fall of 2021

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered a strong message of support and solidarity with Israel in the wake of recent violence and attacks by Hamas

The Biden Administration has announced additional security assistance for Ukraine, as part of its ongoing efforts to support Ukraine's defense and security needs. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin III made the announcement at the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, stating, "Today at the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, we announced additional security assistance to meet Ukraine’s critical security and defense needs" (Austin, quoted in the article).

In a recent Senate Subcommittee Hearing, expert Jenny Town emphasized the critical importance of diplomacy, citing the evolving dynamics between Moscow and Pyongyang. Senior Fellow and 38 North Program Director Jenny Town called to testify before the Senate Subcommittee on East Asia, The Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy. The recent summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin serves as a significant reminder of the rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape on the Korean Peninsula. Speaking at a Senate Subcommittee Hearing on...

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has reaffirmed the United States' unwavering commitment to Israel's right to self-defense in the wake of an unprecedented attack by the Hamas militant group. Secretary Austin expressed solidarity with Israel and offered condolences to the affected families. He stated, "I am closely monitoring developments in Israel. Our commitment to Israel's right to defend itself remains unwavering."

The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) collaborated on the presentation of the Small Business Investment Company Critical Technology (SBICCT) Initiative. According to the statement, this is the first endeavor of their historic cooperation to make strategic investments in technology with the objective of improving the economic condition as well as the national security situation in the United States.

The Department of Defense (DoD) made the announcement that it will be awarding grants totaling $53 million as part of a long-term strategy to safeguard the nation's future defense capabilities and foster civic engagement.

The United States Department of Defense (DoD) issued a press statement indicating that they have begun a pilot project for a munitions campus with the intention of providing support to a large number of new American businesses.

Dr. Daniel Goure authored a blog post in which he said the U.S. must adopt a Zero Trust Cybersecurity policy in light of recent cyber attacks from countries like China and Russia. Goure is the vice president at the Lexington Institute, a research think tank based in Arlington, Virginia.

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has taken a significant step towards enhancing domestic manufacturing of rare earth magnets with a $94.1 million investment in E-VAC Magnetics, LLC. Rare earth magnets are essential components in national defense applications like F-35 fighter jets and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), as well as various commercial industries. This funding aims to strengthen the U.S.'s rare earth magnet production capabilities and establish a reliable, domestic supply chain.