Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III plans to meet with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant at the Pentagon to discuss a range of issues, including the release of the hostages Hamas has taken and ensuring the safety of people sheltering in Rafah.
The Army is moving toward a future where soldier formations will be more efficient and lethal thanks to the integration of advanced technology both on the ground and in the air, according to the service’s chief of staff.
The one-hour Q&A was part of a three-hour interactive program to provide Dartmouth students with an introduction to Defense Department priorities, programs and careers.
The Defense Department is making investments in strategic force capabilities in the fiscal 2025 budget to meet the security challenges posed by competitors, a DOD official said.
The Pentagon’s senior technology officials provided an update to Congress on the Defense Department’s steps to ensure warfighters maintain the information and technology edge into the future.
Since taking office, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has worked extensively to further strengthen U.S. partnerships across the Pacific Island region.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant regarding the negotiations for the release of hostages and a temporary ceasefire.
The situation in the Middle East and Africa has changed dramatically over the past year, and DOD has moved with speed and agility to address the challenges in these vital areas, the assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs said.
