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Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh provided the following readout:
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Pentagon adjusts force posture amid Middle East tensions
The Department of Defense continues to take steps to mitigate the possibility of regional escalation by Iran or Iran's partners and proxies. Since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, the Secretary of Defense has reiterated that the United States will protect its personnel and interests in the region, including its commitment to the defense of Israel.
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Plea agreements reached with key defendants in 9/11 case
The Convening Authority for Military Commissions, Susan Escallier, has entered into pretrial agreements with Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin 'Attash, and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi, three of the co-accused in the 9/11 case. The specific terms and conditions of the pretrial agreements are not available to the public at this time.
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U.S., South Korea discuss countering weapons threats at plenary session
On July 30, 2024, the Republic of Korea Ministry of National Defense and the U.S. Department of Defense held the 2024 U.S.-ROK Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Committee in Seoul.
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Austin concludes Indo-Pacific visit focusing on defense partnerships
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III concluded his eleventh official visit to the Indo-Pacific region today after a series of engagements with counterparts and senior officials in Japan and the Philippines.
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U.S. and Israeli defense leaders discuss recent Hizballah attack
Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh provided the following readout:
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Pentagon officials meet with Yezidi leaders ahead of genocide anniversary
Pentagon spokesperson Tom Crosson provided the following readout:
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Philippines-US ministerial dialogue highlights security cooperation & economic resilience
Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo, Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr., Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III convened the fourth Philippines-United States 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in Manila on July 30, 2024 — the first to be held in Manila.
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DoD announces five new DBIMP awards totaling $9M
The Department of Defense (DoD) announced an additional five awards totaling $9 million for the Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program (DBIMP). The initiative aims to expand the domestic supply of ingredients and materials for U.S. supply chains by building bioproduction infrastructure.
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U.S., Japan reaffirm defense commitments amid discussions on trilateral cooperation
Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh provided the following readout:
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U.S., Japan discuss defense cooperation in Tokyo meeting
Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh provided the following readout:
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Biden administration announces new security assistance packages for Ukraine
The Department of Defense (DoD) announced today additional security assistance to address Ukraine's critical security and defense needs. This includes the authorization of a Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) package valued at up to $200 million, which will provide Ukraine with key capabilities such as air defense interceptors, munitions for rocket systems and artillery, and anti-tank weapons.
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Austin condemns Hizballah attack; discusses security with Israeli counterpart
Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh provided the following readout:
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U.S. - Japan ministers discuss strengthening extended deterrence amid rising regional tensions
Minister for Foreign Affairs Kamikawa, Minister of Defense Kihara, Secretary of State Blinken, and Secretary of Defense Austin convened a U.S.-Japan ministerial meeting on extended deterrence in Tokyo on July 28, 2024.
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U.S.-Japan security committee resolves enhanced defense collaboration
During the U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee meeting on July 28, 2024, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Japan Minister of Defense Kihara Minoru, and Japan Minister for Foreign Affairs Kamikawa Yoko resolved to enhance U.S.-Japan Alliance deterrence and response capabilities to uphold the free and open rules-based international order.
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Trilateral ministerial meeting addresses regional security issues
Japan Minister of Defense Kihara Minoru, United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, and Republic of Korea (ROK) Minister of National Defense Shin Won-sik convened a Trilateral Ministerial Meeting on July 28, 2024, in Japan for the first time in history. The three defense leaders recalled their commitment to strengthening trilateral security cooperation following the U.S.-Japan-ROK Summits at Phnom Penh and Camp David. The Secretary and two Ministers discussed shared regional security concerns and renewed their commitment to contribute to peace and stability on...
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ROK-U.S. defense ministers discuss security issues at Tokyo meeting
On July 28, 2024, Minister of National Defense Shin Wonsik and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met in Tokyo to discuss major issues concerning the ROK-U.S. Alliance. The agenda included the security of the Korean Peninsula and the region, strengthening Alliance capabilities for deterrence and defense, and opportunities to deepen the Alliance.
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President nominates Air Force Maj. Gen. Jennifer M. Short for lieutenant general
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made the following nomination:
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Defense Secretary Austin discusses battlefield dynamics with Ukrainian counterpart
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
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U.S., Iraq conclude second joint security dialogue reinforcing bilateral cooperation
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and the Iraqi Ministry of Defense led the second U.S.-Iraq Joint Security Cooperation Dialogue in Washington, D.C., on July 22-23, 2024, reaffirming their commitment to security cooperation and shared interest in regional stability.
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