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DOD Consults With Interagency Partners on Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Roles

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder discussed reports that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire, which could lead to a cessation of Hezbollah attacks on Israel and the phased withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon.

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks Honors Service Members in Thanksgiving Message

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks delivered a message of gratitude, paying tribute to the sacrifices of U.S. service members, civilian personnel and their families.

Defense Leaders Engage in Israel, United Arab Emirates

U.S. defense leaders engaged with counterparts and leaders in Israel and the United Arab Emirates to discuss both security partnerships and shared security challenges.

New AI-Enabled Cameras Improve Airspace Monitoring in Washington Area

A new, artificial intelligence-based visual recognition and identification system is spreading throughout the National Capital Region, providing an upgraded layer of protection for the area’s skies.

Austin Bolsters U.S. Cooperation with Fiji, Concludes 12th Trip to Indo-Pacific

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III signed a new agreement aimed at enhancing the United States’ logistics cooperation with Fiji as he closed out his 12th trip to the Indo-Pacific since taking office. 

Austin Makes First Visit to Fiji by U.S. Defense Secretary

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III arrived in Fiji, the final stop on his 12th visit to the Indo-Pacific, where he continued to build upon the strong regional partnership forged under his tenure. 

Russians Launch New Missile at Dnipro, U.S. Provides Ukraine With New Tactical Weapons

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.

DOD Adjusts Nuclear Deterrence Strategy as Nuclear Peer Adversaries Escalate

Multiple nuclear peer adversaries challenge the security of the U.S. and its allies and partners, according to the Defense Department.