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F-16 Training, Aircraft, to Fill Ukraine’s Mid-Term, Long-Term Defense Needs

Last week in Japan during a meeting of G7 leaders, including those from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom, President Joe Biden said the U.S. will support … Continue reading F-16 Training, Aircraft, to Fill Ukraine’s Mid-Term, Long-Term Defense Needs

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Pentagon Cyber Official Provides Progress Update on Zero Trust Strategy Roadmap

The Pentagon’s senior information security official said today that the Defense Department is on track to implement its zero trust cybersecurity framework by fiscal year 2027 as planned.   David McKeown, … Continue reading Pentagon Cyber Official Provides Progress Update on Zero Trust Strategy Roadmap

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Ukrainian Tank Crews, Maintainers to Begin Training on U.S. M1 Abrams in Germany Soon

The Defense Department has announced the arrival of 31 M1 Abrams training tanks to Grafenwoehr, Germany, in preparation for U.S.-led training of Ukrainian tank crews and maintainers before the tanks … Continue reading Ukrainian Tank Crews, Maintainers to Begin Training on U.S. M1 Abrams in Germany Soon

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Milley Says Investments in Military Capabilities Are Paying Off

The U.S. military is the most lethal and capable armed force in the world because previous administrations and Congresses made the investments needed, Army Gen. Mark A. Milley told the … Continue reading Milley Says Investments in Military Capabilities Are Paying Off

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Austin Says Budget Request Protects U.S. Today and in Future

The president’s fiscal 2024 defense budget request is a strategy driven document ensuring the U.S. military is the strongest in the world now and into the future, Secretary of Defense … Continue reading Austin Says Budget Request Protects U.S. Today and in Future

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General Says Countering Hypersonic Weapons Is Imperative

Missile threats to the U.S. homeland and allies and partners abroad will only continue to grow, said the commander of U.S. Northern Command and the North American Aerospace Defense Command. … Continue reading General Says Countering Hypersonic Weapons Is Imperative

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STEM Event Urges Students to Dream Big

Ignite the imagination. Launch creativity and Explore Opportunities. Temple University Ambler, in conjunction with Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division, hosted an Engineering Prototype Day on April 21 to showcase … Continue reading STEM Event Urges Students to Dream Big

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Milley Reflects on 25th Secretary of Defense

Late last year, Ash Carter, who served as the 25th secretary of defense, died at his home in Boston.   In Washington yesterday, the Special Competitive Studies Project hosted the “Ash … Continue reading Milley Reflects on 25th Secretary of Defense

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Industrial Base Strength Necessary for Future DOD Success

The defense industrial base is facing serious challenges, and now is the time to help those businesses before it is too late, a former deputy secretary of defense said at … Continue reading Industrial Base Strength Necessary for Future DOD Success

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Polish-U.S. Defense Leaders Look to Further Crucial Partnership

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak discussed the situation in Ukraine and ways to strengthen interoperability between the United States and Poland during … Continue reading Polish-U.S. Defense Leaders Look to Further Crucial Partnership

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U.S. Military Has Formed Chain of Honor Which Must Be Strengthened, Biden Says

The military has forged a chain of honor and the leaders of today must ensure each generation of military leaders makes that chain stronger, President Joe Biden said at the … Continue reading U.S. Military Has Formed Chain of Honor Which Must Be Strengthened, Biden Says

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DOD Announces Latest Security Assistance Package for Ukraine

The Defense Department announced an additional security assistance package for Ukraine today containing more ammunition for U.S.-provided High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems among other weapons to arm Ukrainian forces against … Continue reading DOD Announces Latest Security Assistance Package for Ukraine

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Defense Official Says Diverse Talent Pool Is Critical

The Defense Department’s chief information officer underscored today the importance of building a diverse, capable workforce to meet the strategic challenges on the horizon. John Sherman told attendees of this … Continue reading Defense Official Says Diverse Talent Pool Is Critical

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DOD Aims to Improve Network Security, Leverage New Technologies

The Defense Information Systems Agency and the Department of Defense Information Network are looking for ways to repurpose cutting-edge technology like artificial intelligence; development, security and operations; and zero-trust assets … Continue reading DOD Aims to Improve Network Security, Leverage New Technologies

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Cybercom Commander Says Partnerships Are Key to Success in Challenging Strategic Environment

Collective focus and alignment across the government and private sector are key to owning the cyber domain in an increasingly complex strategic environment, Army Gen. Paul M. Nakasone, commander of … Continue reading Cybercom Commander Says Partnerships Are Key to Success in Challenging Strategic Environment