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Harris Underscores Commitment to Continue Supporting Ukraine

Vice President Kamala Harris underscored the United States’ commitment to continue supporting Ukraine after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Official Says Without U.S. Funding, Ukraine’s Defense Will Likely Collapse

Despite generous military support for Ukraine by allies and partners, unless Congress passes the Defense Department’s supplemental funding request, Ukraine will be unable to defend itself against Russian aggression, a senior defense official said.

Ratner Describes Strategy Driven Changes in Indo-Pacific

In only two years since a new strategy was implemented, U.S. officials have made many positive inroads with allies and partners throughout the Indo-Pacific.

Harris Affirms U.S. Commitment to Stand With Allies, Lead in ‘Unsettled Times’

Vice President Kamala Harris underscored the critical role of U.S. leadership as world leaders confront global conflicts and threats to international peace and stability.

DOD Releases Strategy to Build Resilient, Healthy Environments for Service Members and Families

DOD released a new strategy aimed at ensuring the U.S. military installations throughout the world support the quality-of-life needs of service members, military families and the civilian workforce well into the future.

NATO Military Spending Has Steadily Increased

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said NATO projects that in 2024, 18 allies will spend at least 2% of their gross domestic product on defense — a major improvement over a decade ago.

NATO Leader Highlights Programs to Increase Defense, Deterrence

NATO defense ministers accelerated work on resourcing new defense plans and strengthening the transatlantic defense industrial base, the alliance’s secretary general said.

Defense Department Releases Companion Video for CMMC Public Comment Period

DOD released a detailed video that explains the nuances, complexities and importance of the recently published proposed rule for its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program.