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Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. welcomed United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III during his visit to the Philippines on November 18, 2024.
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Marine Corps officers nominated for promotion to brigadier general
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has announced the president's nominations for several Marine Corps officers to be appointed to the grade of brigadier general.
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Austin and Healey discuss Ukraine and Indo-Pacific security
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held a conversation with the United Kingdom's Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, on Monday.
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DoD launches MARSEC Consortium for enhanced maritime security in Southeast Asia
The Department of Defense has announced the launch of the Maritime Security (MARSEC) Consortium, a new initiative aimed at enhancing maritime security in Southeast Asia.
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Department of Defense reveals class of 2025 LUCI fellows
The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced the class of 2025 Laboratory-University Collaboration Initiative (LUCI) fellows.
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AUKUS partners sign new agreement on hypersonics technology
The United States Department of Defense, the Australian Department of Defence, and the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence have announced a significant agreement to enhance hypersonic vehicle testing and technology implementation.
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Australia-Japan-US defense leaders discuss Indo-Pacific security at Darwin meeting
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles, Japanese Minister of Defense Nakatani Gen, and United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III gathered in Darwin, Australia, on November 17, 2024, for the fourteenth...
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President nominates top army officials for promotions
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has announced a series of nominations for key military positions, as decided by the president.
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U.S. submits updated nuclear strategy report to Congress
The Secretary of Defense has delivered an unclassified report to Congress detailing the United States' nuclear employment strategy.
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DoD enhances access process for veterans and caregivers
The Department of Defense (DoD), in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), has introduced an improved process for installation access for eligible veterans and caregivers.
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Department of Defense allocates $3.3 million for civic engagement grants
The Department of Defense has announced a total of $3.3 million in grants awarded to three higher education institutions under the National Defense Education Program.
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Department releases annual report on unidentified anomalous phenomena
The Department of Defense, in collaboration with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, has delivered its annual report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) to Congress.
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Department of Defense releases annual report on military suicides
The Department of Defense (DoD) has released its Annual Report on Suicide in the Military for the calendar year 2023.
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Defense Secretary announces nominations for new rear admirals
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has nominated several Navy captains for promotion to the rank of rear admiral (lower half).
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DoD finalizes first phase with nine awards under DBIMP initiative
The Department of Defense (DoD) has finalized the first phase of its Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program (DBIMP), announcing nine additional awards to bioindustrial firms.
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President nominates seven officers for promotion in U.S Air Force
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has announced a series of nominations by the president for appointments in the Air Force.
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DoD concludes Hyper-AMPD! challenge with $1 million awards
The Department of Defense has concluded the Hypersonic Accelerated Manufactured Prototype Demonstration (Hyper-AMPD!) prize challenge, awarding $1 million to Castelion Corporation in El Segundo, California, and Specter Aerospace in Cambridge,...
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U.S., Indonesia discuss defense ties and announce new alumni association
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Washington, D.C., as reported by Pentagon Press Secretary Maj.
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Pentagon releases annual report on military suicides for 2023
The Department of Defense has released its Calendar Year 2023 Annual Report on Suicide in the Military, highlighting an increase in suicides among service members compared to the previous year.
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Defense Secretary announces new Marine Corps officer nominations
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced a series of nominations for appointments within the U.S. Marine Corps today.
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