March 12, 2024 Defense Logistics Agency Strengthens Allies, International Security Through Foreign Military Sales The Foreign Military Sales program transfers America's defense equipment to international partners to give the U.S. and its allies an upper hand on the battlefield.
March 11, 2024 DOD's 2025 Budget Request Provides 4.5% Raise for Service Members The Defense Department laid out details of its $849.8 billion budget request, which is expected to fund operations during fiscal year 2025.
March 8, 2024 Biden Issues Wake-Up Call for Americans on Threats to Democracy President Joe Biden used the State of the Union speech to alert Americans to the challenges against democracy abroad and at home.
March 7, 2024 General Says Centcom Area Facing 'Volatile Security Situation' The situation in Gaza has created the conditions for malign actors to sow instability throughout the region and beyond, Army Gen. Michael E. Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command, said.
March 5, 2024 Austin Lauds Lithuania's Defense Spending, Modernization Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III thanked Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anusauskas for his country's robust defense spending and for modernizing its armed forces during a meeting at the Pentagon.
March 1, 2024 Austin Lauds Military Ties Between U.S., Slovakia Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III emphasized the deepening defense ties between the U.S. and Slovakia as he met with Slovak Defense Minister Robert Kalinak.
Feb. 24, 2024 Two Years in, Russia's War on Ukraine Continues to Pose Threat to Global Security Russia's invasion and unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine is not just an assault on Ukrainian freedom and liberty, but also a threat to global order, U.S. officials said.
Feb. 17, 2024 Harris Underscores Commitment to Continue Supporting Ukraine Vice President Kamala Harris underscored the United States' commitment to continue supporting Ukraine after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Feb. 16, 2024 Harris Affirms U.S. Commitment to Stand With Allies, Lead in 'Unsettled Times' Vice President Kamala Harris underscored the critical role of U.S. leadership as world leaders confront global conflicts and threats to international peace and stability.
Feb. 15, 2024 NATO Military Spending Has Steadily Increased Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said NATO projects that in 2024, 18 allies will spend at least 2% of their gross domestic product on defense — a major improvement over a decade ago.
Aug. 24, 2023 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.
May 23, 2023 F-16 Training, Aircraft, to Fill Ukraine's Mid-Term, Long-Term Defense Needs During a meeting of G7 leaders in Japan, President Joe Biden said the U.S. will support an effort with partners and allies to train Ukrainian fighter pilots on the F-16 aircraft.
Jan. 25, 2023 Ukraine, Asia Drove 50% Increase in FY22 Arms Sales The Defense Security Cooperation Agency last year saw a substantial increase in the arms sales it administers, including arms purchased directly by partner nations with their own funds and sales funded through the Foreign Military Financing program.