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Hicks Discusses Future Character of Warfare in London Keynote Address

The United States’ capacity for innovation and its strong ties with like-minded partners will continue to serve as key advantages as warfare evolves, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said.

Austin Says Regional Alliances Strengthen Indo-Pacific Security

The U.S.-Japan alliance has never been stronger including a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said during a visit to Tokyo for meetings with Japanese leaders.

Adversarial Convergence Raises Alarm, Warns Socom General at Reagan Defense Forum

The commander of U.S. Special Operations Command highlighted the cooperation among adversarial nations and nonstate actors, and called for decisive action in the face of increasing complex global security threats.

DOD’s Mission to Defeat ISIS Remains Ongoing in Syria

U.S. Central Command will continue to work to prevent ISIS from reestablishing a foothold in Syria, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said during a news briefing.

Austin Thanks Carrier Crew for Bringing Capability to Indo-Pacific Region

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III visited the USS George Washington in Japan to thank sailors for their service and sacrifice in support of the U.S. military, the U.S.-Japan alliance and a free and open Indo-Pacific region. 

To Stay on Path, Defense Space Programs Need Domestic Software Developers

Supply chain issues remain a critical challenge as the Defense Department tries to ramp up satellite production to meet the needs of service members on the ground, the Space Development Agency’s director said.

Cyber Command Chief Discusses Challenges of Getting Intel to Users

The United States has spent trillions of dollars on ensuring intelligence and the network that distributes that intelligence is the best on the planet, but more needs to be done, Air Force Gen. Timothy D. Haugh said.

Austin: U.S. Leadership, Alliances Make for a More Secure World

American leadership rallies its allies and partners and inspires ordinary people around the world to work together toward a brighter future, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.