Category: News

Analyzing the present, to prepare for the future.

Indo-Pacific Commander Gives Unvarnished View of Situation in Region

Navy Adm. Samuel Paparo gave a snapshot of what military competition with China would look like for the United States during a recent discussion in Washington.

Link 16, Lasers Provide Top Comms on Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture

Link 16 will continue to be the top option for communications provided by that satellite constellation because it’s the foundation that American soldiers and U.S. allies rely on the most, Derek Tournear, the Space Development Agency director said.

Austin Caps Two-Day Visit to Philippines With Showcase of Growing Defense Cooperation

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored the United States’ enduring commitment to the U.S.-Philippine mutual defense treaty during his fourth visit to the Philippines since taking office. 

Austin Marks Deepening U.S.-Philippine Ties During Visit to Manila

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III arrived in the Philippines where he continues to build on the momentum forged under his tenure in strengthening the long-time U.S.-Philippine alliance.  

North Korean Troops Enter Kursk Where Ukrainians Are Fighting

It is likely that about 11,000 North Korean troops have moved into Russia’s Kursk region, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said in a briefing to the media. 

Nuclear Forensics Workshop Convenes in D.C.; Collaborates, Innovates in the Name of Deterrence

By maintaining a world-class nuclear forensics enterprise, the Defense Department sends a powerful message to potential adversaries: any nuclear activity, no matter how well concealed, is subject to detection and will be met with accountability.

Austin Meets With Japanese, Australian Counterparts to Advance Defense Ties

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored the critical role that the deepening defense ties between the U.S., Australia and Japan continue to play in maintaining peace and security in the Indo-Pacific as he met with his counterparts in Darwin, Australia.

DOD’s 2024 Audit Shows Progress Toward 2028 Goals

The Defense Department released the results of its departmentwide fiscal year 2024 financial audit.