Dec. 21, 2023 Brown Speaks With Chinese Counterpart Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. held talks with his Chinese military counterpart for the first time since becoming chairman.
Dec. 11, 2023 DOD Officials Underscore 'Ironclad' Commitment to Philippines After China's Unsafe Maneuvers Defense officials remain in close consultation with counterparts from the Philippines following the latest unsafe operational behavior by Chinese military vessels against Philippine vessels operating lawfully in the South China Sea over the weekend, the Pentagon press secretary said.
Dec. 4, 2023 Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan Support Ironclad, But Congress Could Help, Vice Chairman Says Congress could pass a budget with supplementary funding that would ensure robust continuation of DOD support to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, Navy Adm. Christopher W. Grady said.
Nov. 3, 2023 New SEAC Stresses Need to Accelerate Change in Military Times have changed and the U.S. military not only needs to change with the times, but anticipate those changes, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Troy E. Black said.
Oct. 24, 2023 Defense Leader Discusses Progress of National Defense Strategy The National Defense Strategy is a living, breathing document that is the North Star to the Defense Department, and leaders in the department work every day to ensure it is implemented, a defense leader said.
Oct. 24, 2023 U.S. Focuses on Deterrence as China Raises Stakes in Indo-Pacific The U.S. remains laser-focused on deterring conflict in the Indo-Pacific as China doubles down on its efforts to boost its military power and engage in increasingly provocative behavior, a senior Pentagon official said.
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.
Oct. 19, 2023 Decade of Developments Changed DOD's Focus on Weapons of Mass Destruction Nearly a decade ago, the DOD's strategy for countering weapons of mass destruction was focused largely on places like Iran, North Korea and extremist organizations. Today, that focus has changed to address new realities.
Oct. 19, 2023 DOD Report Details Chinese Efforts to Build Military Power China is continuing its efforts to overturn the international rules-based order and is building an increasingly effective military to further these aims, a senior defense official said.
Oct. 17, 2023 U.S. Accuses China of Conducting 'Centralized, Concerted' Campaign of Harassment of Aircraft DOD officials believe the unsafe interceptions of U.S. and allied aircraft in international airspace by Chinese officials is to "coerce a change in lawful U.S. operational activity," the assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs said.