Month: November 2024

Analyzing the present, to prepare for the future.

Austin Highlights Critical Role of Partnerships at Southcom Change of Command

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored the power of U.S. partnerships in bolstering shared values throughout the Western Hemisphere as he presided over Southcom’s change of command ceremony at the combatant command’s headquarters in Doral, Fla.

DOD Makes Loans to Industry for Critical Technology Development, Production

The Office of Strategic Capital, or OSC, was created to ensure that critical technologies get the funding needed to make it through product development, followed by production. 

Pentagon Says 10K North Korean Troops in Kursk Oblast

The Pentagon press secretary said if 10,000 North Korean troops in Russia’s Kursk Oblast enter combat, they are legitimate targets for Ukrainian soldiers.

Maryland National Guard Hosts International Visitor Leadership Program

During the visit to Martin State Air National Guard Base, the group learned about the Maryland Air National Guard’s flying mission and cyberspace operations mission.

SEAC Visits Swedish Air Defense Regiment, Älvsborg Marine Regiment

Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Troy E. Black’s visit with Swedish counterparts emphasized the importance of fostering growth among allies and partners not just bilaterally, but within NATO as a whole.

Barracks Wi-Fi ‘Mission Essential,’ Defense Leader Says

DOD has directed the military services to carry out a series of pilot projects to advance an effort to provide free wireless internet connectivity to service members living in military barracks.

North Korean Soldiers Likely to Enter Russian War on Ukraine

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said Russian forces have trained the North Korean soldiers in artillery operations, unmanned aerial vehicle operations and basic infantry tactics to include trench clearing.

Recruitment Rises 12.5% Despite Ongoing Challenges

The Defense Department’s armed services branches recruited 12.5% more people in fiscal year 2024 than in the year prior despite a challenging and disinterested recruiting market.