July 2, 2025 DOD 'Capability Review' to Analyze Where Military Aid Goes, Ensure America Is First The capability review is being conducted to ensure U.S. military aid aligns with the defense priorities, Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell said during a briefing.
July 1, 2025 U.S., India Talk 10-Year Cooperative Framework, Defense Cooperation, Shared Priorities Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met today at the Pentagon with India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to discuss the close cooperation between the two countries, weapons sales and the upcoming signing of the framework for the new defense partnership.
June 25, 2025 NATO Leaders Pledge to Increase Defense Spending During a press briefing on the last day of the NATO Summit in The Hague, Netherlands, President Donald J. Trump emphasized the need for all member states to share the financial burden of European defense spending.
Feb. 5, 2025 U.S., DOD's Commitment to Israel Includes Munitions Previously Withheld Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the relationship between the U.S. and Israel is longstanding, and he expects it to continue and grow as the U.S. steps up its commitment to the country, during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Pentagon.
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.
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.
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. 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.
Nov. 3, 2023 Ukraine Defense Package Includes Missiles, Air Defense The latest package includes security assistance from DOD inventories valued at up to $125 million, using assistance authorized for Ukraine during prior fiscal years under presidential drawdown authority.
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.