Great progress has been made in building alliances and partnerships around the globe and strengthening security, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said during a press briefing as he prepares for an upcoming trip to Japan and the Philippines.
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology Aprille Ericsson spoke about the importance of DOD reaching out to minority academic science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, programs and their students.
The launch of an artificial intelligence-powered platform for uncovering and matching talent across the joint force is an important step moving DOD ahead.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has directed the DOD to review the Medals of Honor awarded to approximately 20 soldiers for their actions during the December 1890 engagement at Wounded Knee Creek, S.D.
The United States has vital interests on the African continent and will protect those interests in concert with African nations, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for Africa said.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur discussed strengthening NATO’s deterrence and defense, and continued joint exercises between the two nations during a meeting at the Pentagon.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reaffirmed the United States’ unwavering support for Ukraine as it relates to that country’s ongoing conflict with Russia during a phone call with Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, the Pentagon announced.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored the United States’ commitment to Iraq’s continued sovereignty and security during a meeting with Iraqi Defense Minister Muhammad al-Abbasi at the Pentagon.
