Day: September 28, 2023

Analyzing the present, to prepare for the future.

DOD Is Taking Steps to Shore Up Industrial Workforce

The Defense Department is taking steps to ensure the U.S. industrial base can meet the growing demand for skilled workers well into the future, a senior Pentagon official said.

National Armaments Directors Meet in Support of Ukraine

National Armaments Directors from more than 40 countries, the European Union and NATO gathered in Brussels to further ongoing efforts aimed at solving industrial base and sustainment challenges in support of Ukraine.

Austin Pledges Aid to African Partners

“Africa matters” was the message that Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered during a speech in Luanda, Angola.

Soldier Returned to U.S. Custody After Crossing Into North Korea

Army Pvt. Travis T. King has been released to U.S. custody after a multiweek diplomatic effort to secure his return from North Korea.

Defense Official Says Shutdown Worse Than Continuing Resolution

A continuing resolution would be “bad,” but a shutdown of the federal government would be “horrible,” undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment William A. LaPlante said.