Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III discussed the goals and objectives of Israel’s campaign against the Hamas terror group in Gaza with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is embarking on a multiday trip to the Middle East with stops in Israel, Qatar and Bahrain and a visit to the USS Gerald R. Ford.
Cooperation among allies is critical as global competitors increasingly look to space as the next frontier of warfare, the Pentagon’s top space policy official said.
Basic allowance for housing rates for 2024 will increase by an average of 5.4%. The new rates take effect Jan. 1, 2024.
The Defense Department’s path toward the adoption of artificial intelligence is guided by trust and responsibility, a senior Pentagon AI official said.
Congress passed the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, which is expected to be signed by the president and authorizes a pay raise for both service members and civilian defense employees.
Shortfalls in some of the military services’ recruiting goals for fiscal year 2023 demonstrate the challenges that lie ahead for the all-volunteer force, the Defense Department’s acting undersecretary for personnel and readiness said.
DOD will continue to work closely with allies and partners worldwide to support Ukraine as it fights for freedom and to meet the clear objectives set out by President Joe Biden, the Pentagon press secretary said.
