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Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh provided the following readout:
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U.S. and South Korea sign guidelines for nuclear deterrence
U.S. Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy Dr. Vipin Narang and ROK Deputy Minister of National Defense Policy Dr. Cho Chang Lae, co-chairs for the Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG), met at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., on July 11, 2024, to sign the "United States and Republic of Korea Guidelines for Nuclear Deterrence and Nuclear Operations on the Korean Peninsula."
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Pentagon hosts second annual review focusing on scalable artificial intelligence
The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) held its second annual Artificial Intelligence (AI) Defense Technical Review (DTR) on July 8 and 9 at the University of Maryland (UMD) in College Park. The event, focused on "Scalability and Federation of AI," aimed to review and set a course for intelligent decision-making and strategic coordination across joint and multinational interconnected forces.
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Biden Administration announces additional $225 million security aid package for Ukraine
The Department of Defense (DoD) announced additional security assistance for Ukraine following a meeting between President Biden and President Zelenskyy. This marks the Biden Administration's sixty-first tranche of equipment provided from DoD inventories since August 2021. The Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) package, valued at approximately $225 million, aims to address Ukraine's critical security and defense needs.
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DOD provides update on support for humanitarian efforts in Gaza
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided an update on the U.S. Department of Defense's support for humanitarian efforts in Gaza.
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DoD leaders discuss cybersecurity at 29th Council Of Governors Plenary Meeting
On Thursday, July 11, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks delivered closing remarks via video teleconference at the 29th Council of Governors plenary meeting held in Salt Lake City, Utah. The session included participation from Council Co-Chairs Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota and Governor Phil Scott of Vermont; Senior Official Performing the Duties of Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Kristie Canegallo; White House Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall; Special Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor for States and...
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Defense Secretary announces new flag officer nominations
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made the following nominations:
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Readout of meeting between US Defense Secretary Austin and UK Defence Secretary Healey
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
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President nominates several officers for promotion within U.S.A.F
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the President has made the following nominations:
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DoD announces first award under Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program
The Department of Defense (DoD) announced the first award for the Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program (DBIMP) today. This initiative aims to expand the domestic supply of ingredients and materials for U.S. national supply chains and bolster the bioindustrial manufacturing base, as outlined in President Biden’s Executive Order 14081, "Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe, and Secure American Bioeconomy."
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President nominates seven generals for higher ranks in key positions
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made the following nominations:
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U.S., Montenegro discuss defense cooperation at Pentagon meeting
Dr. Celeste Wallander, Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, hosted Montenegro's Defense Minister Dragan Krapović at the Pentagon today.
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Department of Defense reviews and approves continuation of Sentinel Nunn-McCurdy
On January 18, 2024, the Air Force informed Congress that the Sentinel program had exceeded its baseline cost projections, leading to a critical breach under the Nunn-McCurdy statute. Such a breach occurs when the Program Acquisition Unit Cost (PAUC) or Average Unit Procurement Cost (APUC) increases by 25 percent or more over the current Acquisition Program Baseline. By law, the program must be terminated unless certified by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S)) as meeting specific criteria to continue.
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Army announces new officer assignments
The chief of staff of the Army has announced several officer assignments. Maj. Gen. Thomas M. Feltey, currently serving as deputy commanding general at III Corps, Fort Cavazos, Texas, will assume the role of commanding general for the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Cavazos.
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U.S. Defense Secretary meets with NATO Chief ahead of 75th Anniversary Summit
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
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US postpones military exercise Noble Partner amid tensions with Georgia
The United States has initiated a comprehensive review of the United States-Georgia bilateral relationship. As part of that review, the United States will indefinitely postpone this iteration of exercise NOBLE PARTNER in Georgia, originally scheduled for July 25 – August 6, 2024.
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Secretary Austin reaffirms US commitment in call with Israeli defense minister
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
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Biden administration announces new security aid package for Ukraine
The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced 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 $150 million, providing Ukraine with key capabilities such as additional air defense interceptors, artillery, and anti-tank weapons.
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DoD announces $10 billion modernization plan for tactical aircraft based in Japan
The Department of Defense (DoD), in close coordination with the Government of Japan, announced a plan to upgrade U.S. tactical aircraft laydown across multiple military installations in Japan.
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Defense Secretary Austin discusses security cooperation with Bahrain Crown Prince
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
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