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DOD Releases Strategy to Bolster Cybersecurity Across Industrial Base

The Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Strategy plots a course for increased focus and collaboration between the Defense Department and the U.S. defense industrial base on cybersecurity initiatives amid what officials say are persistent cyberthreats.

Navy’s Top Officer Credits Training, Logistics With Meeting Red Sea Mission

The chief of naval operations credits both a recent transformation in the Navy’s surface warfare training regimen and the quality of logistics operations for the service’s ability to successfully counter recent attacks by Houthi terrorists in the Red Sea.

Space Force General Outlines U.S. Approach to Maintaining Space Superiority

The chief of space operations laid out his vision for responsibly ensuring U.S. space superiority amid increasing competition in the domain during the keynote address at the Spacepower Security Forum in Virginia.

Proliferation Remains Best Deterrence Against Threats to U.S. Space Access

The Defense Department relies heavily on space-based satellites for much of the work it does to defend the United States, and that reliance is expected to grow in coming years.

DARPA Aims to Develop AI, Autonomy Applications Warfighters Can Trust

An important goal of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is developing artificial intelligence that is trustworthy for the Defense Department — particularly for making life-or-death recommendations to warfighters.

Pentagon Official Spotlights Top Units, Leaders to Drive Safety Across DOD

A senior Pentagon official is shining a bright light on top performing leaders as part of the Defense Department’s mission to drive safety and risk management throughout the total force and take care of those who serve. 

Austin Reemphasizes U.S. Support for Israel’s Defeat of Hamas, Underscores Need to Protect Gaza Civilians

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III stated that the U.S. remains committed to supporting Israel’s efforts to defeat the Hamas terror group in Gaza, with the understanding that such efforts must prioritize keeping Palestinian civilians out of harm’s way.

DOD Releases Usage Numbers for Reproductive Health Care Travel

Between June and December 2023, a policy relating to travel by service members and eligible dependents for reproductive health care was used 12 times across the military services, the deputy Pentagon press secretary said.