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The Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded a contract worth nearly $16.3 million over five years to the Steel Founders' Society of America (SFSA).
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President nominates Maj. Gen. Brett G. Sylvia for lieutenant general
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has announced a presidential nomination for Army Maj.
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Biden administration announces $500 million security assistance package for Ukraine
The Department of Defense has announced a new Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) package aimed at addressing Ukraine's critical security and defense needs.
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U.S., Israeli defense leaders discuss regional security commitments
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III engaged in discussions with Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz on December 11, 2024.
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U.S.-UK defense leaders meet in London for biannual dialogue
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Christopher Grady participated in the U.S.-UK Defense Dialogue held in London, United Kingdom.
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Austin discusses Syrian developments with Turkish defense minister
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III engaged in a phone conversation with Turkish Minister of National Defense Yasar Guler to address ongoing developments in Syria, according to Pentagon Press Secretary Maj.
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Defense leaders discuss US security assistance to Ukraine
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held a conversation with Ukrainian Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov, as confirmed by Pentagon Press Secretary Maj.
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Biden administration unveils $988 million aid package for Ukraine
The Department of Defense has announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine, aiming to provide the necessary tools to combat Russian aggression.
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Space operations board discusses security threats at Italy meeting
The Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative Principals' Board convened in Florence, Italy, from December 3 to 5, 2024.
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DoD and UK Ministry to co-sponsor Phoenix Challenge conference in March 2025
The U.S. Department of Defense's Office of Information Operations Policy and the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence's Military Strategic Effects will jointly sponsor the annual Phoenix Challenge conference.
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Austin meets Armenian defense minister for first time in two decades
Today, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held a meeting with Armenian Minister of Defense Suren Papikyan.
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DoD outlines new strategy against evolving drone threats
On December 2, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III signed a classified Strategy for Countering Unmanned Systems.
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DoD conducts MACH-TB hypersonic flight test with commercial launch
The U.S. Department of Defense Test Resource Management Center (TRMC), along with the Naval Surface Warfare Center, conducted a flight test in November for the Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonics Test Bed (MACH-TB).
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Air Force Maj. Gen. Luke C.G. Cropsey nominated for lieutenant general
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has announced a presidential nomination concerning the United States Air Force.
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US-Ivoirian defense talks focus on combating extremism
Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Amanda Dory, engaged in discussions with Côte d'Ivoire's civilian and military leaders to explore ways to enhance the bilateral defense relationship between the United States and Côte d'Ivoire.
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President nominates officers for key roles in Air Force
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced that the president has made nominations for two positions in the Air Force.
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Nominations announced for top military positions by Secretary Austin
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has announced that the president has made new nominations for military leadership positions.
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Department of Defense outlines shared-use strategy for Lower 37 GHz band
In November 2024, the Department of Defense (DoD) and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) completed a study on the Lower 37 GHz band (37-37.6 GHz).
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U.S., Ukraine discuss security aid amid rising tensions with Russia
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held a conversation with Ukrainian Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov, focusing on the current battlefield situation and U.S. security support for Ukraine.
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US-Benin talks focus on regional security partnership
Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Amanda Dory, recently held meetings with key ministerial leaders from Benin.
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