Month: September 2024

Analyzing the present, to prepare for the future.

U.S., Partners Mark Third Year of AUKUS Partnership

AUKUS is an enhanced security partnership — between the U.S., the U.K. and Australia — focused on a shared commitment to the international rules-based order.

‘One Air Force’ Concept Key to Service’s Reoptimization, Chief of Staff Says

The Air Force’s plan to reoptimize recognizes the need for a branch-wide, holistic approach to restructuring. 

Military Leaders, Industry Partners Brainstorm Solutions to Logistics Challenges

The key to ensuring materiel readiness in a contested logistics environment will be expanding the scope of how and when logistics is considered, planned and executed, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told senior logisticians.

Senate Armed Services Committee Considers U.S. Forces Korea, Transcom Nominees

The nominees selected to lead U.S. forces in South Korea and U.S. Transportation Command outlined top priorities during a hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Threat From China Increasing, Air Force Official Says

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall spoke about the growing threat that China poses to the Indo-Pacific region during a keynote address at an Air & Space Forces Association convention.

Austin Urges Israel to Take Diplomatic Path to Reduce Area Tensions

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reaffirmed the United States’ ironclad commitment to Israel’s security and reiterated the urgent need for a cease-fire and hostage deal during a phone call with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.

DOD Delegation Concludes Military Talks With China

A Defense Department delegation concluded the latest round of military-to-military talks with Chinese counterparts as U.S. officials continue to emphasize the importance of maintaining open lines of communication for responsibly managing competition. 

Austin, First Lady, Tour Pre-K Program at Maxwell Air Force Base

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden met at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, to witness how prekindergarten courses are going at Maxwell Elementary and Middle School.