Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Secretary of State Antony Blinken made the case for funding to aid two democracies fighting for survival: Israel and Ukraine.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and his legislative team have, for months, remained engaged with Senate leaders and lawmakers from both parties to clear a path for the held-up nominations.
The Defense Department remains focused on getting Israel the military capabilities it needs as it continues its battles against the Hamas terror group, a senior defense official said.
The Defense Department recognized several employees and programs for their achievements in advancing equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities as part 43rd Annual DOD disability awards ceremony.
The Defense Acquisition University recognized the first cohort to complete its program designed to give defense professionals the tools needed to bridge the gap between the DOD and innovative commercial technology providers.
Approximately 900 U.S. troops are in the process of deploying to the U.S. Central Command area of operations, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said.
The Defense Department announced an additional security assistance package valued at up to $150 million to help Ukraine counter Russia’s unprovoked invasion.
The AUKUS agreement is a priority, as nations look to strengthen deterrence in the face of Chinese efforts to undermine the rules-based international order that has done so much for peace in the Indo-Pacific, a DOD official said.
