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Pentagon responds to Trump's order on border security

On Monday, President Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border of the United States.

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Satellite transition affects AFN customers in Pacific region

An upcoming satellite transition will affect some AFN TV programming package users in the Pacific region.

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Former Assistant Defense Secretary on TikTok debate: 'our social media companies can't operate in China'

Former Assistant Secretary of Defense Randall Schriver has expressed concerns regarding the operation of Chinese social media apps such as TikTok in the United States.

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New officials take office at Department Of Defence

The Department of Defense has announced the swearing-in of several new officials at the Pentagon on January 20, 2025.

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Trump designates Robert Salesses as acting Secretary of Defense

Mr. Robert Salesses has been designated by President Donald J. Trump to serve as Acting Secretary of Defense.

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Department of Defense releases fiscal year 2024 strategic management plan

The Department of Defense has released its Fiscal Year 2024 Strategic Management Plan Annual Performance Report, approved by Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks.

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Department awards $5.1M to recycle rare earth elements from e-waste

The Department of Defense has allocated $5.1 million to Rare Resource Recycling Inc. (REEcycle) through Title III of the Defense Production Act.

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Department of Defense releases updated report on PPBE reform

The Department of Defense has released an updated and expanded report on Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) Reform Implementation.

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Department of Defense announces first cohort for small business investment initiative

The Department of Defense (DoD) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) have announced the first cohort of funds licensed and approved under the Small Business Investment Company Critical Technologies Initiative (SBICCT Initiative).

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Secretary Austin comments on Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement

Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage-release agreement, following months of diplomatic efforts by the United States, Egypt, and Qatar.

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US-Australia defense leaders discuss enhanced security cooperation

Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Amanda Dory held a meeting with Australian Secretary of Defence Gregory Moriarty at the Pentagon.

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Navy names new aircraft carriers after Presidents Clinton and Bush

The Department of Defense has acknowledged the Navy's decision to name two upcoming Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers after former Presidents William J. Clinton and George W. Bush.

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Defense Innovation Board releases studies on nontraditional industry and drone manufacturing

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks convened the Defense Innovation Board (DIB) for its winter meeting at the Pentagon on January 13, 2025.

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US-ROK hold fourth Nuclear Consultative Group meeting in Washington

The United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) held the fourth Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG) meeting in Washington, D.C. on January 10, 2025.

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Ukraine Defense Contact Group focuses on enhancing military support

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III tasked Dr. William LaPlante, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, with convening National Armaments Directors (NADs) under the...

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Coalition nations endorse strategic roadmaps for Ukraine's defense development

Fulfilling a commitment made on July 12, 2024, the Co-Lead Nations of the eight Capability Coalitions have been collaborating with Ukraine to develop roadmaps aimed at enhancing security assistance and defense capabilities.