Oct. 31, 2023 Austin, Blinken Ask for Funds to Defend Embattled Democracies Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Secretary of State Antony Blinken made the case for funding to aid two democracies fighting for survival: Israel and Ukraine.
Oct. 25, 2023 Resilient Defense Industrial Base Critical for Deterring Conflict Ensuring a resilient defense industrial base requires steady demand signals from government to the industry, the undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment said.
Oct. 24, 2023 Defense Leader Discusses Progress of National Defense Strategy The National Defense Strategy is a living, breathing document that is the North Star to the Defense Department, and leaders in the department work every day to ensure it is implemented, a defense leader said.
Oct. 20, 2023 Biden Asks Congress to Approve Fiscal '24 Supplemental Request President Joe Biden has asked Congress to approve a supplemental budget request for fiscal 2024 that will allow Ukraine to continue its fight against Russian invaders and deliver military capabilities to Israel.
Oct. 20, 2023 Biden Says U.S. Leadership Vital, Pledges Support for Israel and Ukraine President Joe Biden underscored the importance of the United States' continued leadership amid what he said is a critical time for democracies around the globe.
Oct. 19, 2023 Austin Says Croatia's Support for Ukraine Is Commendable Croatia's commitment to Ukraine consists of numerous military equipment donations, including all of its Mi-8 helicopters, as well as humanitarian assistance, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Oct. 18, 2023 U.S., U.K. Defense Leaders Consult on Israel, Ukraine, AUKUS and More Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps discussed the Hamas attack on Israel and the continuing Russian invasion of Ukraine during Pentagon meetings.
Oct. 12, 2023 NATO Defense Ministers Deal With Range of Alliance Issues NATO defense ministers discussed progress made in strengthening deterrence in the region and the various NATO missions and operations during a defense ministerial in Brussels.
Oct. 11, 2023 U.S. Aims to Bolster Ukraine's Long-Term Air Defense Capabilities The U.S. will lead a newly formed coalition focused on developing Ukraine's air force in a bid to bolster that country's long-term capability to defend itself against Russian aggression, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Oct. 3, 2023 Continued Support to Ukraine, Replenishing Military Stocks: Priorities for Department Although the U.S. has the funding to continue to support Ukraine's war efforts in the short term, Pentagon officials underscored that more funds will be needed to continue to assist Ukraine in the long term.