Month: October 2024

Analyzing the present, to prepare for the future.

U.S., South Korea Concerned North Koreans May Soon Fight Against Ukrainians

The Defense Department is closely tracking the unprecedented level of direct military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.

North Korean Presence Underscores Russia’s Struggle, Pentagon Press Secretary Says

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder confirmed in a press briefing that North Korea dispatched approximately 10,000 soldiers to Russia’s Far Eastern Federal District.

DOD Lays Out Plan to Implement National Defense Industrial Strategy

The Defense Department released the National Defense Industrial Strategy Implementation Plan, or NDIS-IP, providing details for achieving and mitigating risks to the department in the near, medium and long term. 

Hicks Highlights DOD’s Commitment to Responsible AI Use

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks spoke about the Defense Department’s commitment to being a world leader in forging sound ethical policies for military use of artificial intelligence during a forum in Washington.

With Industry Help, DOD Strives to be Leader in Microchip Research, Production

The United States and DOD, with the help of its industry and academia partners, strives to remain the leader in chip research and design, prototyping, manufacturing and production at scale, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said. 

Israeli Strike in Iran Should Mark End of Tit-For-Tat Between Two Nations

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said Iran should not respond to Israel’s strikes but should instead consider this the end of the two-nation exchange.

Defense Department Tests AI Software, Advances to Improve Physical Security Posture

DOD is looking at AI’s ability to enhance existing surveillance capabilities and threat detection, aligning with the department’s broader strategy to integrate data, analytics and AI across its operations.  

Defense Acquisition Professionals Complete Immersive Innovation Program

The Defense Acquisition University recognized graduates of a program that provides defense professionals with the tools and insight needed to effectively bridge the gap between DOD and innovative commercial technology providers.