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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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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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