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.
Oct. 5, 2023 DOD Remains Focused on Deterring Conflict in Indo-Pacific The U.S. remains fully committed to its strategy of integrated deterrence in the Indo-Pacific while keeping a close eye on China's provocations in the region, a senior Pentagon official said.
Oct. 4, 2023 General Says Middle East is a Theater for Strategic Competition The Middle East is fertile ground for strategic competition with China and Russia and growing Chinese influence in the region would have effects on U.S. access, an Air Force official said.
Sept. 29, 2023 U.S. Official Says Allies Acting Together to Deter China U.S. defense officials are encouraged by the way allies and partners are increasingly acting together to counter Chinese attempts to claim vast areas of the South China Sea and to deter China from military action 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. Strengthening Deterrence in Taiwan Strait The Defense Department is working with other government agencies, allies and friends to strengthen deterrence across the Taiwan Strait to ensure peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
Sept. 11, 2023 Kendall outlines China threat in stark detail, offers blueprint for effective response Department of the Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall presented a detailed tutorial Sept. 11 for why the Air Force and Space Force must modernize and adapt quickly to ensure the nation’s security and interests are protected.