Month: June 2024

Analyzing the present, to prepare for the future.

Gaza Pier Expected to Reopen This Week

The temporary pier was removed and towed to Ashdod, Israel, as a way to avoid potential damage from high seas, but is expected to return this week to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza.

DOD Forges Clean Energy Pathway With Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity Contract 

Under the contract, Duke Energy Progress LLC will supply five of the region’s largest military installations with 4.8-million-megawatt hours of carbon pollution-free electricity through 2041.

Military Leaders Urge Congress to Pass Timely 2025 Defense Budget

The 2025 Defense Department budget request prioritizes maintaining operational readiness, taking care of people and continuing to build a joint force that is lethal, resilient, survivable, agile and responsive.

Reckless Behavior by Iran-Backed Houthis Threatens Regional Stability

The continued reckless behavior by Iran-backed Houthis threatens regional stability and endangers the lives of mariners across the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.

Prestigious Fellowship Program Arms Military Officers With Private Sector Perspective

After a year embedded in the private sector, the 2023-2024 Secretary of Defense Executive Fellows returned to the Pentagon to brief senior leaders on key organizational and operational insights from some of the nation’s top companies.

Pentagon Exhibit Showcases Cutting-Edge Manufacturing Technologies

Military innovation was on display at the Defense Department Manufacturing Technology Program Pentagon Day exhibition.

Austin Meets With NATO Counterparts Ahead of Washington Summit

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored NATO’s enduring commitment to Ukraine after meeting with his alliance counterparts in Brussels.

Biden, Zelenskyy Sign 10-Year Bilateral Security Agreement

The security pact is aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s credible defense and deterrence capabilities for the long term.