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Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Kenya Cabinet Secretary (CS) of Defence Aden Duale to offer his condolences on the death of Kenya Chief of Defence Forces General Ogolla and nine other members of the Kenyan military in a helicopter crash on April 18. CS Duale described General Ogolla as a highly valued leader who worked hard to make sure U.S.-Kenya Defense Cooperation was strong. CS Duale expressed appreciation for Secretary Austin's call.
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Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:"On April 19, 2024, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III joined NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov, and NATO Allies virtually for a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council in Defense Ministers format."During the meeting, Secretary Austin underscored the urgent need for air defense assistance for Ukraine in light of Russia's relentless aerial attacks on critical infrastructure and civilians. He emphasized...
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III engaged in discussions with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant regarding pressing issues in the region. Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder revealed that the conversation centered around "regional threats and Iran's destabilizing actions in the Middle East."In addition, the Pentagon Press Secretary disclosed that "The Secretary also discussed the importance of increasing and sustaining the flow of humanitarian aid to Gazan civilians, including via the new route from Ashdod Port in Israel." This highlights the...
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted Norwegian Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram at the Pentagon, where they discussed various aspects of the bilateral defense relationship between the United States and Norway. Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided a readout of the meeting.During the meeting, Secretary Austin thanked Minister Gram for Norway's commitment to long-term assistance in developing Ukraine's capabilities. The two officials exchanged views on ensuring continued military assistance to Ukraine both bilaterally and through the Ukraine...
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The Defense Innovation Board (DIB) convened its Spring Board Meeting virtually on April 17th, 2024. Chaired by Mr. Mike Bloomberg, the meeting, which commenced at 12:30 pm Eastern Time, focused on crucial studies and insights shared by key stakeholders and experts.The Allies and Partners study, exploring DoD's collaboration with allies and partners, delved into various aspects such as capability integration, technology sharing, and fostering trust. Mr. Sander Oude Hengel, Defense Cooperation Attaché at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, highlighted challenges...
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has expressed his condolences following the tragic death of Kenya's Chief of Defence Forces, General Francis Ogolla. In a statement, Secretary Austin said, "On behalf of the Department of Defense, I send my deepest condolences to the people of Kenya and the Kenya Defence Forces on the tragic death of Kenya’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Francis Ogolla."He also acknowledged the loss of other individuals in the accident, stating, "We also mourn the loss of his teammates who died Thursday when their military helicopter crashed."...