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Pentagon Spokesman Eric Pahon provided a readout of the Defense Business Board's third quarterly meeting for fiscal year 2024, hosted by Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks. The closed, classified session took place at the Pentagon and included the participation of Defense Innovation Unit Director Doug Beck.
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The Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder shared a statement on a call between Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Ukrainian Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov. The discussion revolved around Ukraine's security needs and recent U.S. security assistance efforts. Secretary Austin highlighted the National Security Supplemental's impact, including the $1 billion Presidential Drawdown and $6 billion Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative. Minister Umerov updated on battlefield dynamics and Russia's ongoing aerial attacks in Ukraine. Both leaders committed to...
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Jordan's King Abdullah II
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The Department of Defense today announced the selection of seven DoD–university faculty teams to pursue fundamental social science research through the FY 2023 Defense Education and Civilian University Research (DECUR) Partnership, a program under the department's Minerva Research Initiative.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Jordan's King Abdullah II today to discuss regional challenges and our deep bilateral security cooperation. Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout: "Secretary Austin reiterated U.S. commitment to the Middle East and Jordanian security in the face of regional threats and expressed appreciation for Jordan's leadership in providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza."
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On April 30, the White House released National Security Memorandum (NSM)-22 on Critical Infrastructure, to secure and enhance the resilience of the 16 critical infrastructure sectors that provide essential services to the American people, to include the energy, communications, transportation, water, and Defense Industrial Base (DIB) services that DoD relies on to operate.
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The Department of Defense has extended an invitation to the media to cover the upcoming pre-trial proceedings in the case of United States v. Khalid Shaikh Mohammad and three others. The defendants are facing charges related to their alleged involvement in the September 11, 2001 attacks against the United States.According to the announcement, the proceedings are scheduled to take place from July 15 to August 9 at the Expeditionary Legal Complex in Naval Station Guantanamo Bay (NSGB) Cuba, with a closed-circuit television site at Ft. Meade, Md. The Department of Defense...
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Deputy Secretary Hicks announced today some of the capabilities and one of the systems selected for accelerated fielding as part of the first tranche of the Replicator initiative, which is focused on fielding all-domain attritable autonomous (ADA2) systems. "I am pleased to announce that the Department will begin investing in scalable production for these critical capabilities," said Hicks. "We are taking an important step toward strengthening our defense and technology industrial base."The first tranche of Replicator capabilities include uncrewed surface vehicles (USV),...
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Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided a readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's call with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant on May 5, 2024.During the call, Secretary Austin expressed his condolences for the IDF soldiers killed and wounded by a rocket and mortar attack launched by Hamas out of Rafah. Ryder stated, "Secretary Austin expressed his condolences for the IDF soldiers killed and wounded by a rocket and mortar attack launched by Hamas out of Rafah."Furthermore, Secretary Austin reaffirmed his commitment to the unconditional...
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Navy officials have announced a series of new assignments for flag officers. Rear Adm. Heidi K. Berg will be appointed as the deputy commander of Navy Space Command and Fleet Cyber Command in Fort Meade, Maryland. Rear Adm. Nicholas M. Homan will take on the role of deputy director of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Operations, as well as director of the Joint Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Operations Center. Rear Adm. Kevin P. Lenox will serve as the director of J5 at U.S. Cyber Command in Fort Meade, Maryland.Rear Adm. Darryl L. Walker...
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Pentagon Spokesman Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder announced today that Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has wrapped up his visit to Honolulu, Hawaii. During his time in Hawaii, Secretary Austin engaged in various diplomatic and military activities.On Thursday, May 2, Secretary Austin held meetings with key officials from Australia, Japan, and the Philippines. He discussed important matters with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles, as well as with Japanese Minister of Defense Kihara Minoru, focusing on deepening defense cooperation between...
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Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles, Japanese Minister of Defense Kihara Minoru, the Philippines Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro, and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III, convened in Hawaii on May 2 for a significant meeting aiming to promote a free, open, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.During the meeting, the Ministers and Secretaries expressed serious concerns about the situation in the East and South China Seas. They strongly objected to the use of coast guard and maritime militia vessels in the...
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The Department of Defense has revealed the recipients of the prestigious 2023 DOD Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) Awards, showcasing the outstanding accomplishments of various fire departments, fire officers, and firefighters within the organization. Brendan Owens, assistant secretary of defense for energy, installations, and environment, commended the efforts of the DOD F&ES in 2023, emphasizing their dedication to reducing risks and ensuring the protection of military installations and training lands.Among the winners, the Fire Department of the Year in the Small...
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United States-Japan-Australia Trilateral Defense Ministers' Meeting Emphasizes Indo-Pacific SecurityAustralian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles, Japanese Minister of Defense Kihara Minoru, and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III recently gathered for the United States-Japan-Australia Trilateral Defense Ministers' Meeting in Hawaii. The meeting marked the thirteenth of its kind and focused on the progress and cooperation outlined in the 2023 Joint Statement.The Ministers emphasized their commitment to promoting security, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond, as stated by Marles, "The Ministers are united by...
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U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Celeste Wallander and Chairman of the Jordanian Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Al-Hnaity recently co-chaired the 44th meeting of the U.S.-Jordan Joint Military Commission (JMC) in Washington, D.C. Department of Defense Spokesperson Maj. Pete Nguyen provided a readout of the key discussions that took place during the meeting.During the meeting, both the U.S. and Jordanian delegations reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing their security partnership, which plays a crucial role in regional...
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The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Information Officer, has announced a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) class deviation related to cybersecurity standards for covered contractor information systems.According to the announcement, the class deviation aims to allow the industry a more deliberate transition in anticipation of the upcoming release of the revised National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171, titled...
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The Joint Reserve Directorate (JRD) recently held its inaugural executive session at the Pentagon, focusing on defining objectives to better support the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD R&E). The organization updated its mission statement to "Flexible force accelerating innovation," highlighting its role as a reserve detachment composed of military reservists leveraging their civilian expertise for science and technology solutions.Air Force Col. Reza Grigorian, JRD director, emphasized the importance of innovation within the...
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III engaged in discussions with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant regarding crucial matters on May 1, 2024. Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder outlined the key points of the conversation, which focused on the ongoing hostage negotiations, humanitarian assistance efforts, and the situation in Rafah.During the call, Secretary Austin reaffirmed his dedication to the safe return of all hostages and emphasized the necessity of ramping up humanitarian aid to Gaza. Ryder noted, "Secretary Austin reaffirmed his commitment to...
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In August 2023, the Department of Defense (DoD) 2040 Task Force (D2T) launched an innovation challenge aimed at improving talent management within the organization, with a focus on recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse workforce. The challenge received over 200 innovative ideas from Service members and civilians around the globe, addressing various talent management challenges.After a rigorous review process, thirty-three ideas advanced to the semi-final round, where teams presented their concepts to a panel of senior leaders and subject matter experts from the...
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The Chief of Staff of the Army has released a list of officer assignments, detailing the movements of various high-ranking military officials within the U.S. Army and Army Reserve. The changes in assignments are set to take place in different locations across the United States and internationally.Among those mentioned in the announcement is Maj. Gen. Jason E. Kelly, who will be transitioning from commanding general of the U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson in South Carolina to deputy commanding general for Civil Works and Emergency Operations at the U.S. Army...