Month: December 2024

Analyzing the present, to prepare for the future.

Space Force Marks Half-Decade of Service

The Space Force in the past 5 years has supported an increase in the speed of space launches by nearly 500%, shared space situational awareness data with 34 nations and provided positioning, navigation and timing, or PNT, services to GPS users worldwide.

DOD Announces 2,000 Troops in Syria, Department Prepared for Government Shutdown

The Defense Department announced that there are approximately 2,000 U.S. troops deployed to Syria, which is roughly 1,100 more than had been reported in the past.

Special Operations Chief Details Irregular Warfare Place in Defense Strategy

Special operations forces have been crucial in U.S. counterterrorism efforts, but they also have a place in what is known as a great power competition, Chris Maier, the assistant secretary of defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict, said.

Report: Despite Corruption Problems, China Progresses Toward Modernization

The Defense Department released the “Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China” report, which offers insight into the capabilities, strategies and goals of China and its military.

Defense Official Outlines Continued Support for Ukraine

The Defense Department is committed to helping Ukraine prevail amid Russia’s ongoing war of aggression and will continue sending key capabilities to meet Ukraine’s battlefield needs in the weeks to come, a senior defense official said.

In Fifth Year, Space Force Commander Details Service’s Stellar Accomplishments

America’s newest military service, the U.S. Space Force, turns five on Friday and celebrates a half decade of accomplishments.

Reports of Drone Incursions Taken Seriously, DOD Spokesman Says

The Defense Department is working with the White House, the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Aviation Administration to examine drone sightings and assess the situation, the Pentagon press secretary said in a briefing.

DOD’s 2023 Demographics Report Indicates More Women, Fewer Separations

The report is used across DOD by the professionals who develop the policies and programs that affect military service members and their families.