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Federal agencies address rising drone sightings across northeast U.S
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and Department of Defense (DoD) have issued a joint statement regarding the ongoing response to reported drone sightings.
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DoD updates nuclear weapons systems program to tackle digital threats
The Department of Defense (DoD) has reissued DoD Instruction 3150.02, titled "DoD Nuclear Weapons Systems Surety Program."
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Guantanamo detainee transferred to Kenya after review board decision
The Department of Defense has announced the repatriation of Mohammed Abdul Malik Bajabu from Guantanamo Bay to Kenya.
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Defense leaders discuss strategies at AFRICOM consultation
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict, Christopher P. Maier, recently hosted the Defeat ISIS Coalition Political-Military Consultations at the U.S. Africa Command Headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany.
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Defeat ISIS coalition reviews strategies amid evolving Syrian dynamics
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict, Christopher P. Maier, hosted the Defeat ISIS Coalition Political-Military Consultations at U.S. Africa Command Headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, on December 10.
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DoD releases update for online cyber resilient weapon systems knowledge base
The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced the release of Version 4.3 of the Online Cyber Resilient Weapon Systems Body of Knowledge (CRWS-BoK).
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DoD invests $15.8M in Canadian firm for tungsten supply chain enhancement
The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced a $15.8 million award to Fireweed Metals Corp., a Canadian company, through the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy's Defense Production Act Purchases (DPAP) office.
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Japan and U.S. officials discuss CBRN defense strategies
Mr. Ueda Koji, Deputy Director General of the Defense Policy Bureau at Japan's Ministry of Defense, and Mr. Richard Johnson, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Policy, convened in...
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Defense secretary reports decrease in sexual misconduct at military academies
The Secretary of Defense has reported a notable decrease in the estimated prevalence rate of sexual assault and harassment at the United States Military Service Academies.
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Department of Defense launches new platform for tech innovation
The Department of Defense has launched DoD SciTechConnect, a platform aimed at enhancing collaboration with the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology.
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Army-Navy complete successful test on conventional hypersonic missile
The U.S. Army's Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office, together with the U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs, has successfully conducted an end-to-end flight test of a conventional hypersonic missile at Cape Canaveral Space Force...
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Austin concludes thirteenth visit focusing on Indo-Pacific security alliances
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III recently completed his thirteenth visit to the Indo-Pacific region, according to Pentagon Press Secretary Maj.
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Department of Defense awards $16.3M contract for student steel manufacturing competitions
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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