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Air Force Works to Keep Nuclear Triad Mission Ready During Recapitalization

The Air Force is working to meet the challenge of maintaining mission readiness for bomber and land-based missile legs of the nation’s nuclear triad, while working to meet the government-mandated recapitalization of both those platforms. 

Austin Signs New Strategy for Countering Effects of Unmanned Systems

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III signed a new classified strategy for countering the effects of unmanned systems, commonly known as drones.

Uncertain World Needs Award-Winning IT, Cyber Professionals, DOD Official Says

The Defense Department’s top leaders in information systems recognized more than a dozen individuals and teams who contributed in exceptional ways to the advancement of the department’s information technology goals in 2024.

CNO Discusses Navy’s 2024 Recruiting Success

Navy leaders are focused on positioning the nation’s sea service as a world class employer in building upon this year’s recruiting and retention success, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa M. Franchetti said.

DOD Leverages Defense Production Act to Galvanize Critical Supply Chains

The Defense Department is mounting a strategic response to an urgent security challenge: rebuild America’s graphite production empire to boost the military’s lithium-ion batteries.

Austin Recounts Lessons in Leadership at West Point Address

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III called on the next generation of Army officers to lead with courage and unwavering commitment to those women and men who have answered the call to serve.

Centcom Destroys Threatening Weapons Systems in Syria

U.S. Central Command successfully engaged and destroyed several weapon systems that posed a threat to U.S. and coalition forces in Syria, the Defense Department announced. 

U.S. Provides More Security Assistance to Ukraine

The security assistance provides key capabilities to support Ukraine’s most urgent battlefield needs, including air defense, munitions for rocket systems and artillery and antitank weapons, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said.