Nearly a decade ago, the DOD’s strategy for countering weapons of mass destruction was focused largely on places like Iran, North Korea and extremist organizations. Today, that focus has changed to address new realities.
Croatia’s commitment to Ukraine consists of numerous military equipment donations, including all of its Mi-8 helicopters, as well as humanitarian assistance, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
China is continuing its efforts to overturn the international rules-based order and is building an increasingly effective military to further these aims, a senior defense official said.
Amplifying opportunities for Space Force guardians to shape the future of their service is among the top lines of effort for the chief of space operations.
Service members are better prepared for their transition to civilian life today than at any other time in history, the acting undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness said.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps discussed the Hamas attack on Israel and the continuing Russian invasion of Ukraine during Pentagon meetings.
DOD officials believe the unsafe interceptions of U.S. and allied aircraft in international airspace by Chinese officials is to “coerce a change in lawful U.S. operational activity,” the assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs said.
The Defense Department completed five separate C-17 Globemaster III missions to deliver assistance, including munitions, to meet Israel’s needs in the wake of the deadly attacks by Hamas terrorists, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.
