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U.S. Will Work With African Nations to Protect Interests, Encourage Cooperation

The United States has vital interests on the African continent and will protect those interests in concert with African nations, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for Africa said.

New DOD Strategy Calls for Enhancements, Engagements, Exercises in Arctic

The Defense Department today released its 2024 Arctic Strategy, which details how the department plans to be ready to meet new challenges in the region. 

Austin to Meet With Key Allies During Official Trip to Indo-Pacific

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will travel to Japan and the Philippines on his 11th official visit to the Indo-Pacific since taking office.

U.S., Iraqi Officials Hold Pentagon Meeting to Discuss Security Cooperation

U.S. and Iraqi officials are meeting to discuss when and how the mission of the global coalition against the Islamic State in Iraq would end and transition to an enduring bilateral security partnership.

U.S., Mexican Troops Participate in Fuerzas Amigas

Soldiers assigned to the Fort Riley, Kan., 172nd Chemical Company were among 220 U.S. and 300 Mexican troops who participated in a bilateral exercise in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.

Chairman Puts Strategic Picture in Focus During Aspen Talk

Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., gave some insight into the thought processes of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the Aspen Security Forum.

NATO’s Nuclear Deterrence Posture Seen as Robust

NATO has put a lot of effort and resources into its nuclear deterrence mission, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy Vipin Narang said.

Defense Innovation Delivering Critical Capabilities to Warfighters at Speed and Scale

The Defense Innovation Unit has proven that it can help solve military problems with commercial technology and make a difference on the battlefield, the unit’s director said.