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Austin Welcomes Kenya’s President to Pentagon Amid Long Strides in Defense Ties

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III emphasized the close ties between the U.S. and Kenya while meeting with Kenyan President William S. Ruto.

Marine Mammal Program Contributes to National Security 

The Navy’s Marine Mammal Program uses bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions to detect, locate and recover objects and threats in harbors and at sea for the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard.

U.S. Needs Sea-Based Nuclear Capability to Ensure Second-Strike Capability

The U.S. needs all three legs of its nuclear triad, including land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles, air-launched cruise missiles and its sea-based weapons to guarantee a second-strike capability in a nuclear conflict.

U.S. Conducts Large-Scale Logistics Exercise With Saudi, Emirati Partners

U.S. and partner forces from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are set to conclude this year’s large-scale Native Fury 24 exercise showcasing the three countries’ combined logistics capabilities.

More Than 1 Million Pounds of Aid Moved Into Gaza Via DOD’s Temporary Pier

Deputy commander of U.S. Central Command Navy Vice Adm. Brad Cooper said 820 metric tons of aid have been transferred to a beach transfer point on Gaza’s shore since the temporary pier became operational.

At Gulf Cooperation Council, U.S. Participates in Maritime, Missile Defense Working Groups

DOD representatives will meet with partners in Saudi Arabia, during a Gulf Cooperation Council meeting to discuss ongoing and mutual security concerns in the Middle East, including those posed by Iran.

Senior Leaders Focused on Restoring Trust as DOD Makes Sexual Assault Reforms

DOD remains focused on restoring service members’ trust as military justice reforms aimed at strengthening the department’s response to sexual assault take root across the services. 

DOD’s AI Chief Aims to Build on Long Strides in Delivering Capabilities to Warfighter

The Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office made big strides on efforts ranging from responsible and ethical artificial intelligence adoption to laying out expectations for data stewardship across the department.