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Integrated Deterrence Is Key to Meeting Challenge of Future Conflicts, Brown Says

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., explained how incorporating integrated deterrence is key to meeting the challenges of an increasingly complex strategic environment in a speech in Omaha, Neb.

DOD Spells Out New Requirements to Counter Blast Overpressure Risks

In a policy memorandum signed by Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks, the Defense Department released requirements meant to help manage the risks to brain health from blast overpressure, which can be generated by weapons systems.

U.S. Seeks to Deter Regional War in Middle East

There is still time for diplomacy to work in the Middle East, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said during a news conference.

Austin, Brunei’s Defense Minister Commit to Continuing Cooperation Between Nations

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted Brunei’s Minister of Defense II Pehin Halbi for talks at the Pentagon on security cooperation and information sharing.

Austin Orders Additional Naval Assets to Middle East Amid Rising Tensions

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has ordered additional naval assets to the Middle East to reinforce the United States’ commitment to Israel’s defense amid escalating regional tensions.

Ukraine War Illustrates Need for Robust Defense Industry, Eucom Commander Says

The sheer size and scale of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine necessitates that the U.S. defense industrial base continues to evolve to meet potential future challenges of similar proportion, U.S. European Command’s top official said.

DOD Needs Solutions for the Proliferation of Autonomous Vehicles, Defense Official Says

While there hasn’t been a direct assault on a U.S. military base yet, autonomous systems remain a threat and something the Defense Department is seeking solutions for.

DOD Integrates Its Industrial Base With Allies, Partners

The strength of the Defense Department and international security lies with defense industrial base cooperation with allies, partners, industry and academia, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Christopher W. Grady said.