Russia poses a threat to the world and further aid to Ukraine to repulse the Russian invasion is crucial, the commander of U.S. European Command said.
Ukraine is battling for its life as Russia continues its unprovoked war on the nation and it’s in the United States’ interest that Russia does not succeed, the assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs told lawmakers.
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti gave remarks during a panel discussion that kicked off this year’s Sea-Air-Space maritime exposition just outside of Washington.
Japan is being considered for cooperation with AUKUS because of its strengths and its close defense partnership with all three countries, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.
Military officials from the U.S. and China met for working-level talks focused on ensuring safe and professional air and naval interactions between their forces.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant about the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Israeli efforts to ensure the defeat of Hamas and the need to secure the release of all hostages.
Defense officials welcomed Finland and Sweden as NATO’s two newest members in a flag unfurling ceremony as the alliance marked its 75th anniversary.
Collaboration between DOD and its industry partners is the only way to ensure our national security, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., said.
