May 18, 2022 Malawi Defense Force JAG visits Kentucky National Guard Soldiers with the Kentucky National Guard’s legal team hosted Brig. Gen. Dan Kuwali of the Malawi Defense Force for a two-day visit that included a tour of the Kentucky State Capitol and presentations to Guard members Apr. 21-22.
April 12, 2022 Defense Intelligence Agency Report Details Space-Based Threats From Competitors The Defense Intelligence Agency released the new unclassified report which examines the space and counterspace programs that could pose significant challenges to U.S. or partner interests, John F. Huth, the DIA defense intelligence officer for space and counterspace, said.
April 5, 2022 Potential for Great Power Conflict 'Increasing,' Milley Says America's top military officer told the House Armed Services Committee that the world is getting more unstable, "and the potential for significant international conflict between great powers is increasing, not decreasing."
March 28, 2022 Department of the Air Force budget proposal focuses on transformation, modernization While transformation and modernization are needed in real time, the 2023 fiscal year proposal is designed to build momentum for additional transformation in future budgets.
March 24, 2022 Generals Say China, Russia Persist in Western Hemisphere Meddling China and Russia are looking for opportunities to undermine U.S. partnerships in the Americas, generals said.
March 17, 2022 General Says China Is Seeking a Naval Base in West Africa The Chinese are activity seeking a military naval base in Africa on the Atlantic coast, which would threaten U.S. national security, Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command said.
March 9, 2022 Defense Official Says Indo-Pacific Is the Priority Theater; China Is DOD's Pacing Challenge The Indo-Pacific region remains the priority theater for the Defense Department, and China remains the pacing challenge for the U.S. military, the assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific Affairs said.
March 8, 2022 Southcom Commander Says Partnerships Key to National Defense in Western Hemisphere Partnerships in South America and increased presence in the Arctic are among the security priorities defense leaders highlighted in testimony before the House Armed Services Committee.
March 1, 2022 Defense Official Says U.S. Is Watching China While Supporting Ukraine Russia and China seek to expand their military influence both regionally and globally, with Russia having invaded Ukraine and China seeking to wrest control of Taiwan.
Feb. 16, 2022 Russia Forces 'A New Normal' on Europe, Stoltenberg Says NATO defense ministers including Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III discussed the security crisis that Russian President Vladimir Putin caused by sending 150,000 troops and equipment to the borders of Ukraine and into Belarus.