The sheer size and scale of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine necessitates that the U.S. defense industrial base continues to evolve to meet potential future challenges of similar proportion, U.S. European Command’s top official said.
The U.S. government is monitoring the situation in the Middle East and calls on all parties to de-escalate regional tensions, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.
The Defense Department’s critical mission and focus on the warfighter continues to serve as a key draw for technology professionals, a senior Pentagon official said.
In 2022, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III directed the creation of a “tiger team” to look into ways the Defense Department could make the Foreign Military Sales system less foreboding for partner nations interested in purchasing U.S. military hardware.
The effects of changes made in DOD acquisition processes are being felt and innovation within the department is speeding up, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reaffirmed the impenetrable bond between the U.S. and Australia after hosting high-level talks with key Australian officials.
Florida National Guard soldiers conducted high-water rescue operations to help residents to safety after flooding from Hurricane Debby.
DOD continues to move vessels and aircraft across the Middle East to improve U.S. force protection, increase the defense of Israel and ensure the United States can respond to a range of contingencies.
