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On July 29-30, 2024, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for Western Hemisphere Affairs Ms. Jana Nelson co-chaired the 19th U.S.-Colombia Defense Bilateral Working Group (DBWG) with Colombian Vice Minister of Defense for Strategy and Planning Luis Edmundo Suárez Soto. The meeting took place at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.
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Australia-U.S. ministerial consultations reaffirm alliance commitments
On August 6, 2024, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and their Australian counterparts, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles and Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong, met in Annapolis, Maryland, for the 34th Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN).
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President nominates two officers for promotion in U.S. Army
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made the following nominations:
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Department of Defense awards $11.8 million to boost domestic lithium carbonate production
The Department of Defense announced today an $11.8 million award via the Defense Production Act Investment (DPAI) office to Lithium Nevada Corporation (Lithium Nevada), a subsidiary of Lithium Americas Corp. The award aims to accelerate the extraction and processing of lithium carbonate and directly supports the 2024 National Defense Industrial Strategy's objective to expand support for domestic production of critical minerals.
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U.S., Niger announce completion of troop withdrawal from Air Base 201
The U.S. Department of Defense and the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Niger have announced the completion of the withdrawal of U.S. forces and assets from Air Base 201 in Agadez.
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U.S., Australia discuss alliance progress and global security challenges
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
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U.S., Israeli defense leaders discuss security amid rising tensions
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
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Secretary Austin reaffirms U.S. support in call with Israeli defense minister
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
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Deputy Secretary of Defense hosts fourth quarterly meeting with Defense Business Board
Pentagon Spokesman Eric Pahon provided the following readout:
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Secretary Austin reserves authority on 9/11 military commission pre-trial agreements
Secretary Austin signed a memo reserving for himself the specific authority to enter into pre-trial agreements with the accused in the 9/11 military commission cases. Additionally, as the superior convening authority, the Secretary has withdrawn from the pre-trial agreements that were previously signed in those cases.
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Secretary Austin discusses regional threats with Israeli Defense Minister
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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