Department of Defense, DOD News | The Federal Newswire

Defense News

Defense

President nominates Philip E. Sobeck for promotion to rear admiral

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made the following nomination: Navy Rear Adm. (lower half) Philip E. Sobeck for appointment to the grade of rear admiral. Sobeck is currently serving as commander, Military Sealift Command, Norfolk, Virginia.

Defense

Department of Defense announces environmental justice listening sessions

The Department of Defense (DOD) announced this week two listening sessions to gather public input on its environmental justice (EJ) strategy. The DOD is updating its EJ Strategy in accordance with Executive Order 14096, "Revitalizing Our Nation's Commitment to Environmental Justice for All," and aims to adopt a whole-of-government approach to advancing EJ.

Defense

Department of Defense establishes Cyber Academic Engagement Office

In accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Section 1531, the Department of Defense (DoD), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) has established the Cyber Academic Engagement Office (CAEO) to serve as the consolidated focal point for cyber-related activities carried out between the DoD and academia stakeholders.

Defense

Secretary Austin discusses Israel-Lebanon tensions with Israeli defense minister

Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:

Defense

U.S., Japan enhance defense industrial cooperation through inaugural DICAS forum

Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S)) Dr. William LaPlante traveled to Tokyo, Japan, to launch the inaugural U.S.-Japan Defense Industrial Cooperation, Acquisition, and Sustainment (DICAS) Forum with his Japanese counterpart, Masaki Fukasawa, Commissioner of the Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Agency (ATLA). The visit included several key events aimed at enhancing defense industrial cooperation between the two nations.

Defense

U.S., South Korea hold third Nuclear Consultative Group meeting

The United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) convened the third Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG) in Seoul on June 10, 2024. Established to implement the Washington Declaration between the United States and Republic of Korea in April 2023, the NCG is a bilateral consultative body aimed at strengthening the U.S.-ROK Alliance and extended deterrence to contribute to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and in the region.

Defense

Defense leaders travel to Brussels for Ukraine and NATO meetings

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. will travel to Brussels, Belgium, on June 12 to host an in-person meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) on June 13. This will be the 23rd meeting of the UDCG since Secretary Austin formed the international group in April 2022.

Defense

Biden Administration announces new $225 million security aid package for Ukraine

The Department of Defense (DoD) announced today additional security assistance to address Ukraine's critical security and defense needs. This marks the Biden Administration's fifty-ninth tranche of equipment provided from DoD inventories for Ukraine since August 2021. The Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) package, valued at approximately $225 million, aims to supply Ukraine with essential battlefield capabilities including air defense interceptors, artillery systems and munitions, armored vehicles, and anti-tank weapons.

Defense

President nominates four officers for promotion within U.S Army

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made the following nominations:

Defense

Austin meets with French defense minister ahead of NATO summit

Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:

Defense

Army announces multiple general officer assignments

The Chief of Staff of the Army has announced several new officer assignments. Brig. Gen. Stephanie R. Ahern will transition from her role as Director, Concepts, Futures and Concepts Center, U.S. Army Futures Command in Adelphi, Maryland, to Director, Strategy, Plans and Policy at the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7 in Washington, D.C.

Defense

Angola and US hold inaugural defense cooperation committee meeting at Pentagon

Within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Angola and the Department of Defense of the United States on Defense Cooperation, signed on May 17, 2017, the inaugural meeting of the Joint Angolan-American Defense Cooperation Committee was held at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, from June 5 to June 6, 2024.

Defense

Pentagon's CIO John B. Sherman to step down at end of June

Chief Information Officer John B. Sherman will step down from his position at the end of June.

Defense

President nominates two Marine Corps generals for higher positions

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made the following nominations:

Defense

Defense Secretary concludes significant visit focused on strengthening Indo-Pacific partnerships

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III concluded his tenth official visit to the Indo-Pacific region today. During his trip, Secretary Austin met in Singapore with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, counterparts from across the Indo-Pacific region, and other senior officials; delivered plenary remarks at the 2024 Shangri-La Dialogue; and met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and other senior Cambodian officials in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Defense

U.S., Japan strengthen defense ties through new industrial cooperation forum

Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment William A. LaPlante will depart this week for a trip to Tokyo and Nagoya, Japan, to reinforce the importance of the U.S.-Japan bilateral relationship for advancing regional peace, stability, and deterrence.