Dec. 9, 2022 Hicks Says U.S. Strengthening Indo-Pacific Alliances Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks discussed DOD's investments in military-to-military activities with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region during an Aspen Security Forum event in Washington.
Dec. 7, 2022 U.S., U.K. Military Chiefs Discuss Ukraine, China The Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure have increased resistance to Vladimir Putin's invasion, senior U.S. and British military leaders said.
Dec. 7, 2022 U.S. Officials Listen to Concerns of African Leaders In advance of next week's U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for African Affairs detailed how DOD and U.S. Africa Command are working with the nations of the diverse and expansive continent.
Dec. 5, 2022 U.S.-Australia Work to Strengthen Alliance The "unbreakable alliance" between the United States and Australia remains vital to regional security, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said at a Pentagon meeting with his Australian counterpart.
Nov. 29, 2022 China Military Power Report Examines Changes in Beijing's Strategy The 2022 China Military Power Report lays out the challenges facing the United States military as it works to manage relations with the emerging superpower.
Nov. 23, 2022 Austin: Nations Support Rules-Based Order Nations around the world value and respect the rules-based international order and are willing to sacrifice for it, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said at the end of an international trip.
Nov. 2, 2022 Austin Says Space Force Ensures U.S. Maintains Space Preeminence Space systems must be ever-more resilient and there must be a relentless pursuit of innovation and technological advancements that will help the Defense Department maintain and expand its edge, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Oct. 27, 2022 DOD Releases National Defense Strategy, Missile Defense, Nuclear Posture Reviews The 2022 National Defense Strategy places a primary focus on the need to sustain and strengthen U.S. deterrence against China and advances a focus on collaboration with a growing network of U.S. allies and partners on shared objectives.
Oct. 23, 2022 Allies, Modernization at Heart of U.S.-Japan Efforts in Indo-Pacific The international rules-based order that served the world well, is under attack and the United States and Japan need to work even closer together to defend, maintain and strengthen the order, the assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific Affairs said.
Oct. 18, 2022 VCJCS Describes Logistical Challenges in Global Security Environment Logistical and other warfighting strategies focus first and foremost on the threat, and that informs all decisions and actions taken by the Defense Department, Navy Adm. Christopher W. Grady said.