DOD officials are working to implement the National Defense Strategy and link the strategy to resources, the official performing the duties of deputy undersecretary of defense for policy said.
The Defense Department continues to urge Congress to pass a full-year appropriations measure.
The Defense Department is already participating in providing training to help ready Ukrainian pilots to fly the F-16 aircraft. The U.S. also expects to be ready to make sure spare parts are available for those aircraft.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said that he is encouraged by the White House’s announcement that China plans to return to military-to-military talks following President Biden’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Getting a clean audit is crucial so leaders can manage and lead the Defense Department, the undersecretary of defense (comptroller) and DOD’s chief financial officer said.
