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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.

NATO Ministers to Discuss Ukraine, Spending, Deterrence at Brussels Meeting

NATO ministers will also review new alliance defense plans that are being tested in Exercise Steadfast Defender, the largest exercise in decades.

Austin Affirms U.S.-Led Coalition Stands With Ukraine

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III affirmed the unwavering resolve among the U.S. and its partners in support of Ukraine during a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.

Austin Released From Hospital Today

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III was released from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., after having been admitted over the weekend.