The Defense Department has taken steps to further enhance the defense posture of U.S. forces throughout the Middle East region to deter aggression and mitigate the risk of a broader regional conflict.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration also warned of “historic, catastrophic and life-threatening” flooding as Helene continues along its path.
The U.S. and Iraq decided on a two-phase transition plan for Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve operations in Iraq, a U.S. official said.
The collective efforts of the United States and its allies to safeguard their shared interests in space are critical amid increasing threats in the domain, the commander of U.S. Space Command said.
The U.S. called for a 21-day cease-fire on the Israel-Lebanon border to prevent an escalation of war and give diplomacy a chance there and in Gaza.
The trilateral security partnership among the U.S., United Kingdom and Australia, also known as AUKUS, offers a unique opportunity for these nations to enhance their military capabilities and strengthen deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
The Defense Department announced the 66th round of security assistance for Ukraine, which includes some $375 million in presidential drawdown authority of equipment from the existing U.S. military inventory.
The Senate has confirmed, via voice vote, the promotions of some 6,030 military officers across the Defense Department to both new ranks and in some cases to new jobs.
