Feb. 9, 2024 DOD Official Restates Why Supporting Ukraine Is in U.S. Interest As Congress again addresses U.S. military aid to Ukraine, helping Ukraine defeat Russian aggression is in the United States' interest, the assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs said.
June 11, 2021 Official Says Input From Allies on Nuclear Posture Review to Be Important Nuclear deterrence remains the Defense Department's highest priority mission, the acting assistant secretary of defense for strategy, plans and capabilities said, adding that more is needed to confront these growing, multifaceted threats.