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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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Biden administration announces $725 million security aid package for Ukraine
The Department of Defense has announced a new package of security assistance for Ukraine, part of the Biden Administration's ongoing efforts to support the country.

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Defense announces winners of 2024 acquisition awards
The Department of Defense has announced the recipients of the 2024 Defense Acquisition Awards.

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Defense Secretary Austin extends Thanksgiving greetings to deployed troops
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III engaged in Thanksgiving conversations with service members from various branches of the U.S. Armed Forces over the past two days.

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Army announces officer reassignments including key reserve roles
The Chief of Staff of the Army has announced a series of new officer assignments.

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U.S. welcomes ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon
The ceasefire announced by President Biden is seen as a positive development for both Israel and Lebanon, as well as for regional security.

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Department of Defense invests in nitroguanidine recrystallization process development
The Department of Defense has allocated $5.1 million to Canadian Commercial Corporation and Estes Energetics to develop a process for recrystallizing nitroguanidine (NQ), an essential energetic material.

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Austin completes significant Indo-Pacific tour focusing on regional security cooperation
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has completed his twelfth official visit to the Indo-Pacific region, engaging in various high-level meetings and discussions aimed at enhancing regional security cooperation.

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Austin discusses security issues with Israeli defense minister
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held a discussion with Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz on November 23, 2024.

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Austin strengthens Indo-Pacific ties through key defense engagements
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III recently concluded his twelfth visit to the Indo-Pacific, making stops in Australia, the Philippines, Laos, and Fiji.

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U.S. and Japan discuss alliance modernization amid regional security challenges
Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Amanda Dory met with Special Advisor to the Prime Minister of Japan Nagashima Akihisa at the Pentagon.

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U.S. and Albanian defense leaders discuss bilateral relations and regional security
On November 21, 2024, Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Ms.

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Austin discusses regional security at ASEAN defense ministers' meeting
Pentagon Press Secretary Brig.

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Defense leaders meet in Laos to discuss Indo-Pacific security
Australian Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy, Japanese Minister of Defense Nakatani Gen, Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro, Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense Kim Yong-hyun, and U.S. Secretary of Defense...

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Department releases plan to enhance defense communities' resilience
The Department of Defense has released the Resilient and Healthy Defense Communities Implementation Plan (RHDC-IP).

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US outlines defense strategy for Southeast Asia amid growing regional challenges
The United States has outlined its vision for a secure and prosperous Southeast Asia, emphasizing cooperation with ASEAN to promote regional stability.

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