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Dec. 7, 2023
More Nations Meet to Address Space Security

DOD participated in a meeting of the Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals Board in Berlin to discuss opportunities to further advance operational cooperation and information sharing for the space domain.
Dec. 7, 2023
International observers in multinational harmony at Operation Christmas Drop 2023

Operation Christmas Drop 2023 has officially transcended its annual mission of spreading Christmas joy through humanitarian airdrop. What began as a humble charitable initiative has evolved into a multinational effort, symbolizing the commitment to regional security and humanitarian cooperation.
Dec. 6, 2023
International delegates unite for Operation Christmas Drop 2023

With smiles on their faces and Santa hats on their heads, crews from the U.S., Japan, Canada, Australia, the Republic of Korea, and the Philippines arrived at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, from Nov. 27-29 to kick off Operation Christmas Drop once again.
Dec. 6, 2023
Austin Meets With Ukrainian Minister of Defense at Pentagon

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov at the Pentagon to discuss Ukraine's strategic goals for the coming year and a long-term vision for a future force.
Dec. 6, 2023
DOD Hosts Singapore Defense Minister for Security Discussions

The U.S. and Singapore have been working hard to expand their defense cooperation over the years, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Dec. 6, 2023
Austin Ushers in U.S.-Ukrainian Defense Industrial Base Partnership

Ukraine's ability to produce critical military equipment domestically is key to its ability to maintain lasting freedom and sovereignty within its borders, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Dec. 6, 2023
Austin Welcomes Strengthened Defense Ties With Sweden

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed new steps to build upon the U.S.-Sweden defense relationship after meeting with Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson at the Pentagon.
Dec. 6, 2023
16th Air Force cyber warriors increase interoperability during Cyber Coalition 2023

Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) served as the Air component command and U.S. representative for NATO’s annual Cyber Coalition exercise, Nov. 27–Dec. 1
Dec. 6, 2023
USAF and Paraguayan Air Force Pilots Execute ‘Shoulder-to-Shoulder’ Flying Operations

Members of the 571st Mobility Support Air Advisory Squadron (MSAS) and 818th MSAS conducted combined shoulder-to-shoulder flying operations with the Paraguayan Air Force (Fuerza Aerea de Paraguay – FAP) in mid-September 2023.
Dec. 5, 2023
DOD Seeks to Quell Violent Extremism in Africa's Sahel Region

Violent extremist organizations have taken advantage of weak governments and failed states across the Sahel region, the assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs said.