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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held a conversation with Ukrainian Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov on November 1, 2024.
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The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced a new package of security assistance for Ukraine, marking the Biden Administration's sixty-ninth tranche of equipment provided from DoD inventories since August 2021.
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The Reserve Forces Policy Board (RFPB) has played a crucial role in shaping the Department of Defense's latest guidance on Total Force Optimization for Strategic Competition.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III had a conversation with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant, focusing on regional de-escalation opportunities.
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The Department of Defense has announced the appropriated budget for the Military Intelligence Program (MIP) for the fiscal year 2024.
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During the 56th U.S.-Republic of Korea Security Consultative Meeting on October 30, 2024, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and ROK Minister of National Defense Kim Yong Hyun discussed initiatives to enhance extended deterrence...
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The United States military continues to stand as a formidable force, backed by its all-volunteer personnel who have maintained the nation's security for over five decades.
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The United States and the Republic of Korea have announced a new framework to enhance their cooperation in ensuring security across the Indo-Pacific region.
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The Department of Defense's Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) concluded the "Responsible AI in Defense Forum" today.
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The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Department of Defense (DOD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance collaboration on offshore wind development.
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The Department of Defense (DoD) has published the unclassified National Defense Industrial Strategy Implementation Plan (NDIS-IP).
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On October 29, 2024, U.S. and Croatian officials held Bilateral Defense Consultations at the Pentagon in Washington, DC.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III had a phone conversation with Turkish Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler, as reported by Pentagon Press Secretary Maj.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III engaged in a conversation with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant to evaluate Israeli operations and explore avenues for regional de-escalation.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held a conversation with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant, focusing on recent military activities involving Israel and Iran.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III engaged in a conversation with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant to discuss recent developments involving the Israel Defense Forces' military actions targeting Iran.
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The United States and Egypt convened for the 35th annual U.S.-Egypt Military Cooperation Committee (MCC) in Washington, D.C. on October 23-24, 2024.
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The United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom have concluded successful tests of autonomous and networked systems during a three-week maritime exercise named Autonomous Warrior 24 in Australia. This event was part of the Maritime Big Play initiative and aimed at enhancing AUKUS Pillar II capabilities. The collaboration seeks to improve maritime awareness through networked autonomy, decision advantage, and enhanced strike capabilities.
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Ms. Madeline Mortelmans, currently performing the duties of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy, Plans and Capabilities, provided a statement on AUKUS Pillar 2 and Exercise Maritime Big Play. Her office leads both pillars of AUKUS within the Department of Defense in collaboration with various stakeholders.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III recently held a conversation with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant. The discussion focused on Israel's operations in Lebanon and the humanitarian situation in Gaza, according to Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder.