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Austin: U.S. Leadership, Alliances Make for a More Secure World

American leadership rallies its allies and partners and inspires ordinary people around the world to work together toward a brighter future, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.

Austin: Defense Innovation Unit ‘Moving at the Speed of Relevance’

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III got a tour of the Defense Innovation Unit in Mountain View, Calif., where cutting-edge technology is bringing critical solutions at rapid speed to the warfighters and allied partners.

China Increasing Interest in Strategic Arctic Region

The Arctic strategic environment is changing profoundly, and the United States must pay greater attention and dedicate more resources to this crucial area, a Defense Department official said.

Austin Welcomes Armenia’s Defense Minister to Pentagon

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan met to discuss the strategic relationship between the U.S. and Armenia, which includes a longstanding partnership between Armenia’s Defense Ministry and the Kansas National Guard. 

Air Force Works to Keep Nuclear Triad Mission Ready During Recapitalization

The Air Force is working to meet the challenge of maintaining mission readiness for bomber and land-based missile legs of the nation’s nuclear triad, while working to meet the government-mandated recapitalization of both those platforms. 

Austin Signs New Strategy for Countering Effects of Unmanned Systems

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III signed a new classified strategy for countering the effects of unmanned systems, commonly known as drones.

Uncertain World Needs Award-Winning IT, Cyber Professionals, DOD Official Says

The Defense Department’s top leaders in information systems recognized more than a dozen individuals and teams who contributed in exceptional ways to the advancement of the department’s information technology goals in 2024.

CNO Discusses Navy’s 2024 Recruiting Success

Navy leaders are focused on positioning the nation’s sea service as a world class employer in building upon this year’s recruiting and retention success, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa M. Franchetti said.