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Joint Staff J-6 Summit Strengthens Collaboration With Combatant Commands

The Command, Control, Communications and Computers, dubbed C4, Cyber Global Summit included discussions that spanned from readiness of the joint force and risk mitigation to modernizing and aggressively leading with new concepts.

Austin Emphasizes Open Lines of Communication Between U.S., China Militaries

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III emphasized the importance of maintaining open lines of military-to-military communication at multiple levels between the U.S. and China during his first meeting with Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun.

Army Opens New Munitions Facility

Among an assortment of production capabilities, the Universal Artillery Projectile Lines facility will increase the Army’s ability to produce 155 mm munitions, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.

Harris Calls on Air Force Academy Graduates to Extend U.S. Air, Space Power

The United States’ air and space supremacy is critical to maintaining global peace and security as the nation faces evolving national security challenges, Vice President Kamala Harris told U.S. Air Force Academy graduates.

Pentagon Officials Underscore NATO’s Value in Webinar With DOD Students

Pentagon officials fielded questions from students at Defense Department schools from across the U.S. and Europe as part of a webinar focused on the NATO alliance.

Defense Department Conducts Recover, Repair Mission for Temporary Pier After Heavy Sea States

The Defense Department is working to recover three of four vessels associated with its temporary humanitarian aid pier in Gaza after rough seas caused the motorized sections to run aground May 25, the Pentagon announced.

National Guard Prepared to Support Local Communities as Hurricane, Wildfire Seasons Approach

The National Guard remains at the ready to support local communities as states prepare for natural disasters and extreme weather events, officials said.

U.S., Angolan Defense Leaders Discuss Deepening Cooperation

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed Angolan Defense Minister Joao Ernesto dos Santos to the Pentagon to continue talks begun when Austin visited the African nation in September.