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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.

Soldiers Injured in Raid Earlier This Week Headed to Walter Reed

Two service members injured during a raid in Iraq are now headed to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland, while a third service member is being evaluated for traumatic brain injury, the deputy Pentagon press secretary said.

‘Maritime Big Play’ in Pacific Demonstrates AUKUS Partner Compatibility

This month Australia, the U.K. and the U.S. — all members of the AUKUS trilateral partnership — participated in “Maritime Big Play,” a series of integrated experiments and exercises held in the Indo-Pacific region.

Austin Confirms North Korea Has Sent Troops to Russia

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III confirmed there are North Korean troops in Russia, but it is unclear if they are preparing to become a co-belligerent in Russia’s war on Ukraine. 

DOD Remains Engaged in Hurricane Response, Recovery Efforts

The Defense Department continues to be engaged with interagency partners in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the White House, state and local governments, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said.