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Defense Logistics Agency Strengthens Allies, International Security Through Foreign Military Sales

The Foreign Military Sales program transfers America’s defense equipment to international partners to give the U.S. and its allies an upper hand on the battlefield.

U.S., Australian, British Land Chiefs Address Security Agreement’s Progress

AUKUS, the trilateral security agreement among Australia, the United Kingdom and the U.S., is already bringing the three allies closer together, the chiefs of the countries’ land forces said.

DOD Able to Send Additional Assistance to Ukraine Using Unexpected Army Savings

DOD announced additional security assistance for Ukraine, including artillery rounds and rockets for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System.

DOD’s 2025 Budget Request Provides 4.5% Raise for Service Members

The Defense Department laid out details of its $849.8 billion budget request, which is expected to fund operations during fiscal year 2025.

DOD Amends Assisted Reproductive Services Policy for Severely Ill and Injured Active Duty Service Members

DOD amended its policy covering assisted reproductive technology services to expand access for severely ill and injured active duty service members.

DOD Looks to Establish ‘Mine-to-Magnet’ Supply Chain for Rare Earth Materials

DOD is advancing its goal of developing domestic supply chains to ensure continued access to the rare earth materials needed to manufacture the permanent magnets used in important U.S. military weapons systems. 

DOD to Construct Pier to Deliver Humanitarian Aid to Gaza

The Defense Department will undertake an emergency mission to establish a temporary pier on the coast of Gaza to deliver up to 2,000,000 humanitarian aid meals per-day, Pentagon officials announced.

DOD Remains Committed to Protecting Health of Service Members, Learning From Effects of COVID-19

Four years removed from the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, a pair of Defense Department health officials testified that DOD remains committed to protecting service members’ health, while also continuing to monitor and learn from the effects of COVID-19.