U.S. officials are poised and ready to begin delivering needed military capabilities to Ukraine following passage of supplemental budget legislation by the House of Representatives, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said.
DOD must work together to confront its challenges from Russia, China, the Middle East, North Korea and extremist groups, the acting undersecretary of defense for policy said.
Ukrainian leaders briefed NATO defense ministers about the situation on the battlefield and the country’s critical needs during a remote meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council.
The Defense Department stands ready to rush crucial supplies to Ukraine if Congress passes the supplemental request promptly, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III commended Norway for its plan to reach NATO’s shared commitment to spend at least 2% of its gross domestic product on defense.
The Defense Department is taking steps to ensure military spouses can continue to thrive in their own careers while accompanying service members on overseas assignments.
The $849.8 billion request aligns with DOD’s top three priorities of defending the nation, taking care of Defense Department personnel and their families and succeeding through teamwork, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
DOD strives to support readiness, resilience, people and the environment in everything it does, the assistant secretary of defense for energy, installations and environment said.
