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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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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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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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General Expresses Concerns Over Readiness in Sealift, Air Refueling

Funding levels must enable the United States to preserve its logistical dominance, Air Force Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost, commander of U.S. Transportation Command, said today at a hearing of … Continue reading General Expresses Concerns Over Readiness in Sealift, Air Refueling