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U.S., Partners’ Forces Strike Houthi Military Targets in Yemen

U.S. and partners’ forces conducted defensive strikes against military targets in Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen following a series of attacks launched by the armed rebel group against commercial ships operating in the Red Sea.

DOD Releases First Defense Industrial Strategy

The National Defense Industrial Strategy lays out long-term priorities that will guide DOD actions and resource prioritization with the aim of creating a modern, resilient defense industrial ecosystem.

Strikes Against Houthis Likely Effective in Degrading Rebel Group’s Capabilities

DOD is highly confident that strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen were effective in degrading the rebel group’s ability to carry out further attacks against commercial ships operating in the Red Sea, a senior Pentagon official said.

Inspector General Initiates Review of DOD Procedures Following Austin Hospitalization

The review will assess whether DOD’s policies and procedures are sufficient to ensure timely, appropriate notifications and the effective transition of authorities as may be warranted due to unavailability of senior leadership.

Pentagon Officials Host Chinese Counterparts for High-Level Talks

Senior U.S. and Chinese military officials met at the Pentagon for discussions focused on U.S.-China defense relations, a resumption of policy coordination talks last held in September 2021.

Hicks: U.S. Aims to Prevent Conflict in Space, Other Domains Through Deterrence

The U.S. is committed to preventing conflict through deterrence by making clear to its competitors that the costs of aggression would far outweigh any conceivable benefits, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said. 

Austin Recovering, Making Progress After Surgery Complications

The Pentagon announced Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III remains at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., while recovering from complications related to a mid-December surgery to treat prostate cancer.

DOD Increases AI Capacity Through Strategy, Alignment

The Defense Department is making leaps when it comes to fielding cutting edge technologies, a senior Pentagon policy official said.