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Hamas Must Be Held Accountable for Murdering Civilians, DOD Official Says

Secretary of Defense Lloyd. J Austin III passed along his deepest condolences to the families of the slain hostages murdered by Hamas in Gaza.

Defense Leaders Combine Top-Down Guidance With Frontline Expertise to Develop Cutting-Edge Technology

Frontline innovators are key to making the technological breakthroughs that will enable warfighters to maintain the United States’ edge into the future, according to a senior defense technology official.   

Austin Meets With Ukrainian Counterpart

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored the United States’ enduring commitment to supporting Ukraine during a Pentagon meeting with Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.

DOD Will Provide Homeland With Support During Presidential Campaigns

DOD approved a request by the Department of Homeland Security to provide assistance to the Secret Service for the presidential and vice-presidential candidates during the 2024 campaigns through Inauguration Day 2025, the deputy pentagon press secretary said.

Austin Praises Poland’s Commitment to Ukraine’s Security

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III commended Poland for its continued leadership among key allies committed to Ukraine’s defense as he met with Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz at the Pentagon.

Brown, Southcom Commander Call for Harnessing AI, Developing Space Domain to Meet Future Challenges

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., and Army Gen. Laura J. Richardson, commander of U.S. Southern Command, emphasized the need for allied and partner nations and their militaries to harness artificial intelligence.

U.S. Postured to Defend Israel if Needed, Protect U.S. Forces, Assets

U.S. forces continue to stand ready in the Middle East, should Iran or its proxies attempt to attack Israel, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said.

Brown Visits Israel Despite Increased Hostilities in Region

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., said he still wanted to make sure he could travel to Tel Aviv, regardless of the combative activity in the region.