The trilateral security partnership among the U.S., United Kingdom and Australia, also known as AUKUS, offers a unique opportunity for these nations to enhance their military capabilities and strengthen deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
The U.S. called for a 21-day cease-fire on the Israel-Lebanon border to prevent an escalation of war and give diplomacy a chance there and in Gaza.
The collective efforts of the United States and its allies to safeguard their shared interests in space are critical amid increasing threats in the domain, the commander of U.S. Space Command said.
Thomas C. Steffens, the senior assistant to DOD’s comptroller, provided testimony before the House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce, outlining the department’s recent financial management success.
The Senate has confirmed, via voice vote, the promotions of some 6,030 military officers across the Defense Department to both new ranks and in some cases to new jobs.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to Israel’s right to defend itself following a series of rocket attacks by Lebanese Hezbollah.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored the importance of combined efforts by military and civilian leaders to uphold the value of service as he hosted Joint Civilian Orientation Conference alumni at the Pentagon.
The Navy revealed the next Virginia-class, nuclear-powered submarine will be called the USS Baltimore and that Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks would serve as the vessel’s sponsor.
