The Defense Department has characterized the intermediate-range ballistic missile as “experimental” in that it’s the first time a weapon of its kind has been used on the battlefield in Ukraine, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.
Multiple nuclear peer adversaries challenge the security of the U.S. and its allies and partners, according to the Defense Department.
Over the past three years, the Defense Department’s budget has increased from $700 billion to $850 billion.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III laid out a new Defense Department vision for ensuring a prosperous and secure Indo-Pacific through enhanced collaboration among Southeast Asian nations as he met with key defense leaders in Laos.
On college campuses, the Defense Civilian Training Corps aims to bring graduates into the military as civilian employees.
Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks celebrated Native peoples’ past and present participation in public and military service.
Navy Adm. Samuel Paparo gave a snapshot of what military competition with China would look like for the United States during a recent discussion in Washington.
The commander of U.S. Strategic Command spoke on the critical role of nuclear deterrence and its supporting platforms in securing U.S. strategic dominance and maintaining global stability at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
