News

Analyzing the present, to prepare for the future.

SEAC Visits Swedish Air Defense Regiment, Älvsborg Marine Regiment

Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Troy E. Black’s visit with Swedish counterparts emphasized the importance of fostering growth among allies and partners not just bilaterally, but within NATO as a whole.

Barracks Wi-Fi ‘Mission Essential,’ Defense Leader Says

DOD has directed the military services to carry out a series of pilot projects to advance an effort to provide free wireless internet connectivity to service members living in military barracks.

North Korean Soldiers Likely to Enter Russian War on Ukraine

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said Russian forces have trained the North Korean soldiers in artillery operations, unmanned aerial vehicle operations and basic infantry tactics to include trench clearing.

Recruitment Rises 12.5% Despite Ongoing Challenges

The Defense Department’s armed services branches recruited 12.5% more people in fiscal year 2024 than in the year prior despite a challenging and disinterested recruiting market.

U.S., South Korea Concerned North Koreans May Soon Fight Against Ukrainians

The Defense Department is closely tracking the unprecedented level of direct military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.

North Korean Presence Underscores Russia’s Struggle, Pentagon Press Secretary Says

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder confirmed in a press briefing that North Korea dispatched approximately 10,000 soldiers to Russia’s Far Eastern Federal District.

DOD Lays Out Plan to Implement National Defense Industrial Strategy

The Defense Department released the National Defense Industrial Strategy Implementation Plan, or NDIS-IP, providing details for achieving and mitigating risks to the department in the near, medium and long term. 

Hicks Highlights DOD’s Commitment to Responsible AI Use

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks spoke about the Defense Department’s commitment to being a world leader in forging sound ethical policies for military use of artificial intelligence during a forum in Washington.