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. 10, 2023 U.S. Flowing Military Supplies to Israel, as Country Battles Hamas Terrorists The United States will make sure Israel has what it needs to take care of its citizens, defend itself and respond to the Hamas attack, President Joe Biden said.
Oct. 9, 2023 U.S. Helps Israel Defend Against Hamas Attacks The United States is surging support to Israel, a senior defense official said, including air defense capabilities and munitions, and is also bolstering U.S. presence in the region.
Sept. 28, 2023 Cooperation Is Key to U.S. Success in 'Decisive Decade' Teamwork and cooperation are key to success in this "decisive decade," said Derek H. Chollet, President Joe Biden's nominee for undersecretary of defense for policy.
Sept. 19, 2023 U.S.-India Relationship Critical to Free, Open Indo-Pacific A shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific bolsters the U.S.-India relationship as the two countries continue to strengthen defense ties, a senior Pentagon official said.
Aug. 8, 2023 Defense Official Says Force Posture in Niger Is Unchanged The Defense Department paused military training in Niger and has also paused some additional security cooperation efforts as officials continue to monitor events on the ground, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.
June 22, 2023 Defense Part of Deepening Overall U.S.-India Relationship The United States and India have made tremendous progress toward promoting peace and security not only in the Indo-Pacific region, but globally, the Pentagon press secretary said.
June 5, 2023 Defense Official Says U.S. Remains Committed to Middle East With more than 30,000 troops in the Middle East at multiple locations, the United States' commitment to the Middle East hasn't changed, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East said.
May 31, 2023 DOD Announces New Security Assistance Package for Ukraine The Defense Department announced an additional security assistance package for Ukraine that contains key capabilities to arm against Russian airstrikes targeting critical infrastructure across the country.
May 25, 2023 Biden Nominates 'Top-Notch Strategist' as Next Joint Chiefs Chairman President Joe Biden has nominated Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. to succeed Army Gen. Mark A. Milley as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.