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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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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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