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Feb. 13, 2025
Hegseth Tells NATO Hard Power Provides Deterrence, Defense

Following a meeting of NATO defense ministers, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that America's allies must do more to defend Europe.
Jan. 9, 2025
Austin Challenges Contact Group to Keep Supporting Ukraine

At the conclusion of the 25th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, the last such meeting for Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, he challenged members to maintain the level of support to Ukraine they have built over the past three years.
Dec. 18, 2024
Report: Despite Corruption Problems, China Progresses Toward Modernization

The Defense Department released the "Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China" report, which offers insight into the capabilities, strategies and goals of China and its military.
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.