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Austin Lauds Key Partnerships in Middle East

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III praised the strong defense ties between the U.S. and Qatar as he met with senior Qatari leaders at Al Udeid Air Base in the Gulf nation.  

Austin, Gallant Discuss Continuing Operations Against Hamas

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III discussed the goals and objectives of Israel’s campaign against the Hamas terror group in Gaza with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Austin Embarks on Multiday Trip to Middle East

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is embarking on a multiday trip to the Middle East with stops in Israel, Qatar and Bahrain and a visit to the USS Gerald R. Ford.

Congress Passes Fiscal 2024 Defense Spending Bill, Pay Raise for Service Members

Congress passed the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, which is expected to be signed by the president and authorizes a pay raise for both service members and civilian defense employees.

Trust, Responsibility at Core of DOD Approach to AI

The Defense Department’s path toward the adoption of artificial intelligence is guided by trust and responsibility, a senior Pentagon AI official said.

DOD Releases 2024 Basic Allowance for Housing Rates

Basic allowance for housing rates for 2024 will increase by an average of 5.4%. The new rates take effect Jan. 1, 2024.  

DOD Prioritizing Cooperation With Allies in Space

Cooperation among allies is critical as global competitors increasingly look to space as the next frontier of warfare, the Pentagon’s top space policy official said.

DOD Addresses Recruiting Shortfall Challenges

Shortfalls in some of the military services’ recruiting goals for fiscal year 2023 demonstrate the challenges that lie ahead for the all-volunteer force, the Defense Department’s acting undersecretary for personnel and readiness said.