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Austin Reaffirms U.S., NATO’s Long-Term Commitment to Ukraine

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reaffirmed the U.S. and NATO’s long-term commitment to a free and sovereign Ukraine while speaking in Brussels.

DOD Simplifies Process for Defense Contractors to Comply With Cybersecurity Rules

DOD released the final cybersecurity maturity model certification program rule which includes changes that make it simpler for private sector companies to comply with the necessary requirements to bid on defense contracts.

Austin Highlights Key Lessons for Continued Success in Global Counterterrorism

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III outlined three lessons he views as key to ongoing success against global terrorism while speaking to NATO’s Ministerial of the force contributing members of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS in Brussels.  

NRO Official Discusses Agency’s Focus on Maintaining U.S. Intelligence Edge

The National Reconnaissance Office remains focused on maintaining the United States’ intelligence advantage amid rapid technological advancements and evolving threats, a senior leader from the agency said.

U.S. Strikes Underground Targets in Yemen

The full impact of the bomber strike is not yet known, but U.S. Central Command is conducting an assessment.

Defense Security Cooperation Agency Director Discusses Focus on Workforce

The recent establishment of the Defense Security Cooperation Service marked a fundamental shift in how the Defense Department will organize, train and equip the security cooperation workforce, the director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said.

CNO Sets 80% Surge Readiness Goal by 2027

The chief of naval operations has set a goal of having 80% of the Navy’s ships and aircraft ready to surge on short notice by 2027.

Hicks Speaks on Defense-Related Challenges

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks spoke of the challenges the Defense Department is working to overcome during a talk that marked the 10th anniversary of the Smart Women, Smart Power program.