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DOD Issues Civilian Harm Mitigation, Response Instruction

Defense Department officials have completed work on a DOD instruction that incorporates the direction of the department’s civilian harm mitigation and response action plan.

Brown Speaks With Chinese Counterpart

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. held talks with his Chinese military counterpart for the first time since becoming chairman.

Defense Department Taking Action With Warfighter Brain Health Initiative

The DOD is leading a coordinated effort between operational and medical communities to learn more about brain injuries and their effects on the warfighter as part of its Warfighter Brain Health Initiative.

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.