Month: April 2024

Analyzing the present, to prepare for the future.

NATO-Ukraine Council Looks to Speed Aid to Besieged Country

Ukrainian leaders briefed NATO defense ministers about the situation on the battlefield and the country’s critical needs during a remote meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council.

DOD Stands Ready to Rush Critically Needed Weapon Systems to Ukraine

The Defense Department stands ready to rush crucial supplies to Ukraine if Congress passes the supplemental request promptly, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said.

Austin Lauds Norway’s Increased Defense Spending

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III commended Norway for its plan to reach NATO’s shared commitment to spend at least 2% of its gross domestic product on defense.

DOD, State Department Expand Employment Opportunities for Military Spouses Stationed Overseas

The Defense Department is taking steps to ensure military spouses can continue to thrive in their own careers while accompanying service members on overseas assignments.  

Austin, Brown Underscore Importance of Passing DOD’s Proposed FY25 Budget

The $849.8 billion request aligns with DOD’s top three priorities of defending the nation, taking care of Defense Department personnel and their families and succeeding through teamwork, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.

Earth Day Highlights DOD’s Efforts to Support Mission, People, Environment

DOD strives to support readiness, resilience, people and the environment in everything it does, the assistant secretary of defense for energy, installations and environment said.

DOD Priorities: Increasing Health, Energy Resilience, Bolstering Infrastructure

DOD quality of life issues for service members, military construction and toxic chemical cleanup are being addressed in President Joe Biden’s fiscal year 2025 budget request.

Brown: Joint Force Must Continually Drive Change as Threats Evolve

The Defense Department must continually drive change and anticipate emerging threats to meet evolving national security demands, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., said.