Month: February 2024

Analyzing the present, to prepare for the future.

Two Years in, Russia’s War on Ukraine Continues to Pose Threat to Global Security

Russia’s invasion and unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine is not just an assault on Ukrainian freedom and liberty, but also a threat to global order, U.S. officials said. 

U.S. Committed to Stand With Ukraine ‘For as Long as it Takes’

The president and the secretary of defense have committed to long-term, sustained support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia, which invaded Ukraine two years ago.

Army Secretary Says Astronaut’s Army Values Inspire Others

Army Col. Frank Rubio orbited Earth for 371 days, setting a U.S. record for the most days in space on a single spaceflight. 

Service Members Get New Benefit: Pet Travel Allowance

Active-duty service members are now authorized to receive reimbursement for costs related to relocation of one household pet due to a permanent change of station move.

Hicks Announces Delivery of Initial CJADC2 Capability 

The Defense Department has delivered its initial iteration of the Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control, or CJADC2, capability, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks said.

DOD’s Engineering Focus Is on Cutting-Edge Approaches, Talent Diversity

Recruiting the next generation of engineers to tackle complex problems and provide solutions for the warfighter is a Defense Department imperative, the undersecretary of defense for research and engineering said.

Pentagon Official Lays Out DOD Vision for AI

The Pentagon’s top artificial intelligence official laid out DOD’s vision for scaling digital data analytics and artificial intelligence across the department to ensure decision advantage for the warfighter.

Singh Makes Case for ‘Sustained, Timely Funding’

The Defense Department will continue to defend the nation, but without an approved budget, it will be increasingly difficult to do what’s being asked of it, the deputy Pentagon press secretary said.