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Recent News About U.S. Department of Defense
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The U.S. Department of Defense announced a $200 million security assistance package for Ukraine, marking the 44th tranche of aid since August 2021.
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Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Fla., warned of the Chinese Communist Party's threats in the Pacific during a trip to Australia to strengthen the AUKUS Partnership.
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U.S. military and related branches escalate efforts in Hawaii, amid devastating wildfires, deploying support and resources as the death toll approaches 100.
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A letter from Congressmen Mike Gallagher and Raja Krishnamoorthi to FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel recently raised concern about a potential security threat from the People’s Republic of China (PRC), according to a press release. The letter explains the power of "cellular connectivity modules" and the PRC’s involvement in their industry today.
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The Department of Defense Chief Information Officer Hon. John Sherman unveiled the 2023-27 Cyber Workforce Strategy Implementation Plan, aiming to cultivate a skilled, adaptable cyber workforce to counter escalating digital threats effectively.
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Former Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf recently warned of the expanding impact of the border crisis, revealing a surge in illegal border crossings, fentanyl-related deaths and human trafficking, with Montana emerging as a focal point, according to a press release.
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Defense Secretary Austin and Iraqi Defense Minister al-Abbasi's Inaugural Meeting Marks United States and Iraq's Pledge to Strengthen Security Partnership and Persevere in Defeating ISIS
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President Joseph Biden has designated Colorado Springs as the U.S. Space Command Headquarters' permanent site.
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U.S. Reps. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., and Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., wrote to BlackRock and Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI), accusing them of using American investment dollars to fund CCP-supporting companies.
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On the 70th National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin commemorated the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement that brought an end to the Korean War in 1953.
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The House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology and Government Innovation recently scrutinized the Department of Defense (DOD) for its failed effort to replace its antiquated travel system.
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President Joe Biden has selected four military officers to take on “key roles” to ensure the United States military and U.S. Navy “remain the most powerful and capable forces in the world.”
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Military members and their families in 11 locations are now able to take advantage of fee assistance through the Child Care in Your Home program.
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Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks released a statement marking the first anniversary of the Department of Defense's (DoD) Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO).
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The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced the successful elimination of the nation's entire stockpile of obsolete chemical weapons.
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On July 7, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks unveiled a $3.6 billion investment in Hawaii's Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. This substantial funding aims to create lasting opportunities in the local construction market and provide competitive jobs for Hawaiians at all levels.
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The Biden administration has announced a comprehensive security assistance package to aid Ukraine in its defense against Russia's aggression.
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Dr. Laura Taylor-Kale, the Assistant Secretary of Defense of Industrial Base Policy (IBP) said a recent investment into company Graphite One demonstrates a commitment to the domestic production of minerals like graphite. She made her remarks in a July 17 press release from the U.S. Department of Defense.
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III, who attended the recent Ukraine Defense Contact Group Meeting in Brussels, Belgium, has positive reflections on the headway NATO has made regarding the Russia-Ukraine war.
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The Department of Defense, through the Office for the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, has signed a $45.5 million contract with Arconic Corporation to augment missile and munitions production by escalating the manufacturing of HPA (High Purity Aluminum) at its Davenport, Iowa facility.