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Defense Minister: Finland Supports Global Security

Finland, which became a NATO member a year ago, will make the alliance stronger, Finnish Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen said.

Series of Virtual DOD Career Events Seeks to Connect Military Spouses to Employment

The Defense Department is holding a series of free virtual events through the end of May aimed at helping military spouses find jobs, seeking to chip away at a roughly 21% unemployment rate for active-duty spouses.

Space Officials Outline Key Investments Needed to Ensure U.S. Maintains Edge

The Defense Department remains focused on maintaining its edge in space as competitors attempt to shift the balance in the domain, a top Pentagon space official said.

Austin Underscores Unity Among US-led Ukraine Defense Coalition Amid Russian Offensive

The U.S.-led coalition backing Ukraine will not waver in the face of Russia’s recently launched offensive, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.

Niger Leaves Open Continued Military Engagement With U.S.

U.S. service members will withdraw from the West African nation of Niger no later than Sept. 15, U.S. officials said.

DOD Report: Prevalence of Sexual Assault Declined Across Services in 2023

The prevalence of sexual assault in the active-duty force declined compared with levels last measured in 2021, marking the first decrease in nearly a decade.

Eucom Commander: NATO Is Transforming to Defend Every Inch of the Alliance

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is the largest war on the European continent since World War II, but NATO is still the answer, Army Gen. Christopher Cavoli said.

U.S. Joins Jordan, Partner Nations to Launch Exercise Eager Lion 24

Eager Lion serves to underscore the United States’ commitment to interoperability with partners in the region, while refining the ability to defend against threats by state and non-state actors.