Feb. 15, 2024 NATO Leader Highlights Programs to Increase Defense, Deterrence NATO defense ministers accelerated work on resourcing new defense plans and strengthening the transatlantic defense industrial base, the alliance's secretary general said.
Feb. 14, 2024 Austin Affirms U.S.-Led Coalition Stands With Ukraine Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III affirmed the unwavering resolve among the U.S. and its partners in support of Ukraine during a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.
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.
Feb. 1, 2024 Paparo Says Ukraine Aid Will Help Deter China in Indo-Pacific One of the most important things the U.S. can do to promote peace in the Indo-Pacific is to support Ukraine in its battle against Russia half a world away, Navy Adm. Samuel J. Paparo told a Senate committee.
Jan. 29, 2024 Austin Underscores Enduring Strength of NATO Alliance Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored the United States' commitment to ensuring NATO's enduring strength during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the Pentagon.
Jan. 25, 2024 NATO Begins Largest Exercise Since Cold War Over the next six months, thousands of U.S. service members will participate in Steadfast Defender 24, the largest NATO exercise since the end of the Cold War.
Jan. 23, 2024 U.S.-Led Coalition Announces New Initiatives to Bolster Ukraine's Long-Term Armor, Drone Capabilities The U.S.-led Ukraine Defense Contact Group is undertaking two new initiatives aimed at bolstering Ukraine's armor and drone capabilities, a senior Pentagon official announced.
Jan. 23, 2024 Austin Urges Continued Support for Ukraine The U.S. remains determined to work alongside its allies to support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Jan. 16, 2024 Collaboration Is Key to Implementing DOD Industrial Base Strategy DOD will continue to work closely across agencies and with industry partners as it implements its strategy for strengthening the defense industrial base to meet the future needs of the warfighter.
Dec. 12, 2023 Biden Pledges U.S. 'Will Not Walk Away From Ukraine' President Joe Biden announced the approval of the latest round of military assistance to Ukraine, valued at $200 million, which includes critically needed air defense interceptors, artillery and ammunition.