Category: News

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Canada Releases Defense Policy Update to Boost Security

Canadian Defense Minister William Blair discussed updates to his country’s defense policy with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, who hosted him at the Pentagon.

U.S. Aid Reaching Ukraine as Russia Attacks Near Kharkiv

U.S. military aid is reaching Ukraine as that nation’s military strives to blunt Russian attacks in the Kharkiv region, the deputy Pentagon press secretary said. 

General Says West’s Defense Industrial Base Will Outpace Russia’s

The West’s defense industrial base is picking up speed and will continue to accelerate past the capability of Russia, the deputy commander of U.S. European Command said.

Austin Calls on South Carolina State Grads to Lead, Serve

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III urged South Carolina State University graduates to use their unique talents to chart their own paths of service, underscoring the vital role young leaders will play in shaping the future for all Americans. 

Retired Special Warfare Commander Lauds Value of Strong Allied Relationships

Retired Navy four-star admiral William H. McRaven underscored the importance of having trust-based partnerships to facilitate communications among special operations forces organizations across the globe.

Brown, Top Special Warfare Official Underscore Power of Partnerships, Collaboration

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the assistant secretary of defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict both spoke at the Special Operations Forces 2024 convention.

DOD Uses Unfavorable Sea Conditions to Gain Efficiencies on Gaza Aid Mission

While unfavorable sea conditions have slowed deployment of two piers meant to deliver humanitarian aid into Gaza, DOD has found a way to use the delay to its advantage.

Senior Leaders Discuss Future of Special Warfare at Annual Convention

U.S. and allied country senior leaders discussed the roles that technology, relationships and additional topics play in developing special warfare teams for the future during a panel discussion.