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The Department of Defense has expressed approval for the recent agreement between the Republic of Mauritius and the United Kingdom regarding the status of the Chagos Archipelago. The department is confident that the negotiations have led to an agreement ensuring the secure and effective operation of the joint U.S.-UK military base on Diego Garcia.
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Pentagon Spokesman Eric Pahon reported that Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks visited the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren Division in Virginia and NSWC Indian Head Division in Maryland. The purpose of the visit was to observe Navy research, development, testing, and evaluation projects, particularly focusing on counter-Uncrewed Systems technologies (c-UXS) and energetics.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held a conversation with Ukrainian Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov, focusing on battlefield developments and security support. This discussion followed President Biden's recent meeting with President Zelenskyy in the United States and looked ahead to the upcoming Ramstein Summit of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.
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The Department of Defense has awarded a grant of $71,157,977 to Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas. This grant is part of a larger project totaling $88,969,971 aimed at replacing the existing school facilities at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. The funding comes from the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation.
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The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has officially launched the Defense Security Cooperation Service (DSCS) during a ceremony held at the Pentagon. This new service aims to enhance the support infrastructure for U.S. Security Cooperation Organization (SCO) personnel stationed at embassies worldwide.
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The Department of Defense is mobilizing up to 1,000 active-duty soldiers to aid in Hurricane Helene relief efforts at the request of FEMA. These soldiers, part of an Infantry Battalion Task Force from the XVIII Airborne Corps, including members of the 82nd Airborne and other units from Fort Liberty, NC, will assist in delivering essential supplies such as food and water to affected communities.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III recently held a conversation with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant, as reported by Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder. The call followed what was described as an "outrageous act of aggression" by Iran against Israel.
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Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided a readout of a conversation between Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant, held on October 1, 2024. The discussion focused on the threat of an imminent Iranian attack against Israel.
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U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III issued a statement regarding Iran's missile strikes against Israel, confirming that U.S. forces in the Middle East successfully intercepted multiple missiles launched by Iran towards Israel. "We condemn this outrageous act of aggression by Iran, and we call on Iran to halt any further attacks, including from its proxy terrorist groups," said Austin.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with France's Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu earlier today to discuss the evolving situation in the Middle East. Secretary Austin underscored U.S. concerns about escalation in the conflict and commitment to pushing for a diplomatic solution. The Secretary affirmed the United States' determination to defend Israel from Iranian aggression. The two leaders shared the need for continuing coordination between the United States and France to protect both U.S. and French personnel in the region, and they committed to...
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The Department of Defense has announced a $30 million award to TTM Technologies Inc. (TTM) based in Santa Ana, California. This funding, facilitated through the Defense Production Act Purchases (DPAP) office, will allow TTM to acquire and install advanced manufacturing equipment and develop prototype designs for printed circuit boards. The project will begin at TTM's Centers of Excellence across the United States and will eventually integrate into its new facility in Syracuse, New York. This initiative aims to enhance TTM's capabilities and ensure timely delivery of advanced...
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The Department of Defense has announced $43 million in awards to 112 university researchers through the Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP). These grants will enable the purchase of major equipment at 64 institutions across 28 states for Fiscal Year 2025, enhancing their capabilities in defense-related research.
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The Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded $15 million to Lehigh Heavy Forge in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, as part of the Defense Production Act Investments (DPAI) program. The funding will be used for press equipment upgrades and to enhance heavy forging production capacity. Specifically, the investment will cover a new forging manipulator for their 10,000-ton open die forging press, improvements to heat treatment furnaces, and the implementation of an automated ultrasonic forging testing program. This initiative aligns with the 2024 National Defense Industrial Strategy aimed...
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Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided a readout of a call between Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant on September 30. The conversation focused on security developments and Israeli operations.
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Since Hurricane Helene made landfall on September 26, the Department of Defense has been in close contact with local, state, and federal partners to support and coordinate response efforts.
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The Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) has released its first Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), detailing eligibility criteria and initiating the application process for OSC loans. This marks the initial call for applications aimed at accelerating commercialization and scaling production for critical technologies.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held a call with the United Kingdom's Secretary of State for Defence John Healey to discuss the situation in the Middle East, according to Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder.
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Secretary Austin has been receiving updates and providing guidance to his team throughout the weekend on the latest developments in the Middle East. He and Department of Defense (DoD) leaders remain focused on protecting U.S. citizens and forces in the region, defending Israel, and de-escalating the situation through deterrence and diplomacy. Secretary Austin emphasized that the United States is determined to prevent Iran and Iranian-backed partners and proxies from exploiting the situation or expanding the conflict.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held two conversations with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant regarding the situation in Lebanon, according to Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder.
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Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided a readout of a call between Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant on September 28, 2024.