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DOD Maintains Readiness as U.S. Assists Ukraine

Through coordination with allies, the defense industrial base in the U.S. has been effective in leveraging every tool available to support Ukraine on the battlefield while managing risks to U.S. readiness, the Pentagon’s top acquisition official said. 

Hicks Underscores U.S. Innovation in Unveiling Strategy to Counter China’s Military Buildup

Ingenuity and innovation remain at the heart of the U.S. military’s strategic advantage as it confronts the pressing challenges in the Indo-Pacific, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said.

DOD Will Deploy AI-Enabled Detection System to Monitor D.C. Airspace

An artificial intelligence-powered airspace ​monitoring ​system is set ​to ​be installed to enhance protection of the nation’s capital​ with the potential to scale across other Defense Department and U.S. government installations​​ and systems​.

Military Response in Hawaii Has Been Quick, as Requested by Local Officials

More than 570 military personnel are providing support to county, state and federal authorities in Hawaii to ensure the people of Maui receive necessary aid and assistance following deadly wildfires on the island. 

Pentagon Tackling Nuclear Modernization With Proactive, Integrated Approach

The Defense Department is instituting a forward-leaning, whole-of-department approach in accomplishing its top priority of maintaining the world’s foremost nuclear deterrence capability, a top Pentagon official said.

U.S. Will Train Ukrainian F-16 Pilots, Ground Crews

The Defense Department will begin training Ukrainians to fly and maintain F-16 fighter jets in the coming months, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said.

Finding Remains of Missing Service Members a Diplomatic Success Story

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency has been searching for remains of U.S. service members in 45 nations — an effort that, in addition to bringing closure to loved ones, has strengthened diplomatic ties with those nations.

Pentagon Official Calls for Total Force Focus on Emerging Biothreats

The Defense Department has reached a pivotal point in responding to the quickly evolving biological threat landscape, a senior Pentagon official said.