Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa M. Franchetti underscored the imperative for the nation’s sea service to continue to meet the demands of an evolving technology and national security landscape.
The Defense Department recognized 11 U.S. military installations and commands for suicide prevention programs and efforts conducted last year.
The United States military continues to degrade the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, while other defense officials work to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East.
The United States must increase spending to levels not seen since the Cold War to deter the threats of China, Russia, Iran and North Korea, said the leaders of a bipartisan commission examining the National Defense Strategy.
Partnerships are key to defending against a rapidly evolving threat landscape and assuring the United States’ advantage for the long term, senior Defense Department leaders said.
The Defense Department is now engaged in a recapitalization of its nuclear triad, which involves new submarines, new bomber aircraft and a new ground-based system.
AUKUS is an enhanced security partnership — between the U.S., the U.K. and Australia — focused on a shared commitment to the international rules-based order.
The Air Force’s plan to reoptimize recognizes the need for a branch-wide, holistic approach to restructuring.
