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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.
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Biden administration approves $500 million security aid package for Ukraine
The Department of Defense has announced a new package of security assistance for Ukraine, valued at approximately $500 million.
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Austin hosts Ukraine Defense Contact Group's 25th meeting at Ramstein Air Base
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is set to leave Washington, D.C., today for Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
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Defense Department allocates $14.3 million for solid rocket motor expansion
The Department of Defense has allocated $14.3 million to Anduril Industries, Inc., based in Costa Mesa, California.
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DOD updates list of Chinese military companies per National Defense Authorization Act
The Department of Defense has released an updated list of "Chinese military companies" operating in the United States.
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Guantanamo transfers Yemeni detainees to Oman after review
The Department of Defense has announced the transfer of 11 Yemeni detainees from Guantanamo Bay to Oman.
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Department establishes board for strategic material supply chain security
The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced the establishment of the Strategic and Critical Materials Board of Directors.
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CDAO completes crowdsourced AI assurance pilot focused on military medicine
The Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) has concluded a pilot program under the Crowdsourced AI Red-Teaming (CAIRT) Assurance Program, focusing on Large-Language Model (LLM) chatbots in military medicine.
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Office of Strategic Capital unveils fiscal year 2025 investment strategy
The Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) has unveiled its Fiscal Year 2025 Investment Strategy, outlining its approach to prioritizing investments in critical technologies and their supply chains through credit-based financial products.
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Guantanamo detainee transferred to Tunisia after interagency review
The Department of Defense has announced the repatriation of Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi from the Guantanamo Bay detention facility to Tunisia.
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Biden administration announces new $2.47 billion security aid for Ukraine
The Department of Defense announced new security assistance for Ukraine to address its critical defense needs.
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Defense Department mourns President Jimmy Carter's passing
The Department of Defense has expressed its sorrow over the death of President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100.
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US-Japan announce new guidelines for extended deterrence
The Governments of Japan and the United States have introduced new Guidelines for Extended Deterrence, responding to a challenging strategic and nuclear threat environment.
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Defense Media Activity celebrates major milestone with popular streaming service
The Defense Media Activity (DMA) and the American Forces Network (AFN) have reported a significant achievement with their streaming service, AFN Now.
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Austin and Güler discuss coordination on D-ISIS mission in Syria
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Department of Defense allocates $253.7M to boost gas turbine engine production
The Department of Defense has awarded $253.7 million to Williams International to enhance gas turbine engine production facilities.
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Defense Secretary Austin addresses continuing resolution impacts
In September, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III urged Congress to reach a bipartisan agreement on appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025 to prevent a potential lapse in U.S. government funding.
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Deputy Secretary Hicks extends holiday greetings to deployed service members
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks engaged in video calls with deployed service members from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, and U.S. Navy to extend holiday greetings.
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Austin discusses Ukraine support with German defense minister
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III engaged in a conversation with German Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius to address ongoing support for Ukraine and the forthcoming Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting planned for January.
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