More efficient and faster acquisition, better technology and military hardware, and better medical care to keep service members healthy were among the commitments made on Capitol Hill by three Defense Department nominees.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discussed his strategic vision for the Defense Department as it relates to the Indo-Pacific region, while delivering remarks to alumni of the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Honolulu.
U.S. Strategic Command stands ready to respond decisively, whether on the ground, in the air or beneath the seas, should deterrence fail, commander of the command Air Force Gen. Anthony J. Cotton said.
Space Force Commander Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, who testified at a Senate Armed Services subcommittee on strategic forces, said the Defense Department must prepare for conflict in space to ensure deterrence.
Service-led recapitalization plans for the air refueling fleet should continue uninterrupted into the future, the commander of U.S. Transportation Command told members of the House Armed Services Committee.
The 100th service member from a group of remains handed over by North Korea seven years ago has been successfully identified, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced from Hawaii.
Service members assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border have a new directive: conduct patrols.
Navy Vice Adm. James P. Downey, commander of Naval Sea Systems Command, said the command is committed to appropriately evaluating cost, schedule and technical requirements to deliver the right capabilities to the warfighters.
