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DOD Lays Out Plan to Implement National Defense Industrial Strategy

The Defense Department released the National Defense Industrial Strategy Implementation Plan, or NDIS-IP, providing details for achieving and mitigating risks to the department in the near, medium and long term. 

North Korean Presence Underscores Russia’s Struggle, Pentagon Press Secretary Says

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder confirmed in a press briefing that North Korea dispatched approximately 10,000 soldiers to Russia’s Far Eastern Federal District.

Defense Department Tests AI Software, Advances to Improve Physical Security Posture

DOD is looking at AI’s ability to enhance existing surveillance capabilities and threat detection, aligning with the department’s broader strategy to integrate data, analytics and AI across its operations.  

Israeli Strike in Iran Should Mark End of Tit-For-Tat Between Two Nations

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said Iran should not respond to Israel’s strikes but should instead consider this the end of the two-nation exchange.

Defense Acquisition Professionals Complete Immersive Innovation Program

The Defense Acquisition University recognized graduates of a program that provides defense professionals with the tools and insight needed to effectively bridge the gap between DOD and innovative commercial technology providers.

Soldiers Injured in Raid Earlier This Week Headed to Walter Reed

Two service members injured during a raid in Iraq are now headed to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland, while a third service member is being evaluated for traumatic brain injury, the deputy Pentagon press secretary said.

‘Maritime Big Play’ in Pacific Demonstrates AUKUS Partner Compatibility

This month Australia, the U.K. and the U.S. — all members of the AUKUS trilateral partnership — participated in “Maritime Big Play,” a series of integrated experiments and exercises held in the Indo-Pacific region.

Austin Confirms North Korea Has Sent Troops to Russia

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III confirmed there are North Korean troops in Russia, but it is unclear if they are preparing to become a co-belligerent in Russia’s war on Ukraine.