March 17, 2026 War Department Senior Leaders Prioritize Western Hemispheric Security The War Department is prioritizing security in the Western Hemisphere, which is integral to U.S. homeland defense, said Joseph M. Humire, performing the duties of assistant secretary of war for homeland defense and Americas security affairs.
Feb. 13, 2025 Top Northcom, NORAD Officer Highlights Trio of Homeland Security Concerns During Senate Testimony Air Force Gen. Gregory M. Guillot said growing cooperation between the U.S.'s global adversaries, evolving technologies in the hands of competitors and the ongoing threat of non-state actors continuing to target the homeland all present real-world challenges.
March 7, 2024 DOD Acquisition Official Underscores Importance of Production in Keeping U.S. Edge While anticipating future requirements remains essential, the ability to prepare for rapidly emerging threats is critical, William A. LaPlante, undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, said.
Jan. 18, 2024 Space policy official details approach to maintaining U.S. edge The Defense Department is laser focused on deterring aggression through critical investments and sound decisions that will shape U.S. and allied space capabilities for years to come, the Pentagon's top space policy official 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.
Jan. 12, 2024 DOD Releases First Defense Industrial Strategy The National Defense Industrial Strategy lays out long-term priorities that will guide DOD actions and resource prioritization with the aim of creating a modern, resilient defense industrial ecosystem.
Dec. 7, 2023 More Nations Meet to Address Space Security DOD participated in a meeting of the Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals Board in Berlin to discuss opportunities to further advance operational cooperation and information sharing for the space domain.
Dec. 6, 2023 DOD Hosts Singapore Defense Minister for Security Discussions The U.S. and Singapore have been working hard to expand their defense cooperation over the years, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Nov. 10, 2023 Austin Marks 'Transformative' Ties With India at Talks in New Delhi Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III lauded the strong partnership between the U.S. and India following talks with Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi.
Nov. 9, 2023 Austin Arrives in New Delhi Amid Strides in U.S., India Defense Innovation Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III arrived in New Delhi, kicking off his ninth official visit to the Indo-Pacific.