Unity in supporting Ukraine against the Russian invasion remains the touchstone of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said today at the conclusion of … Continue reading Defense Contact Group Remains Steadfast on Ukraine Support
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
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Jana Cernochova, defense minister of the Czech Republic, today signed a security cooperation agreement that is meant to further strengthen defense ties, … Continue reading U.S., Czech Defense Leaders Sign Security Agreement
The Black Sea is a crucial crossroads for the world and one that is critically challenged, said Mara Karlin, assistant secretary of defense for strategy, plans and capabilities. Karlin, who … Continue reading U.S. Official Looks to Deter Russia in Black Sea Region
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
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
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
At NATO Headquarters in Brussels today, members of the alliance’s Military Committee met to discuss, among other things, Russia’s war on Ukraine, planning for deterrence and defense, and development of … Continue reading SACEUR Provides Update on Deterrence, Defense of Euro-Atlantic Area
RIGA, Latvia – The 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, unloaded aircraft and equipment at the Port of Riga as part of their rotation supporting Atlantic Resolve on April … Continue reading Soldiers Make History in Port of Riga
The United States will provide Ukraine with a $1.2 billion package to bolster the country’s air defenses and sustain its artillery needs, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat … Continue reading U.S. Provides Ukraine $1.2 Billion for Air Defense, Artillery
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
ANSBACH, Germany — Six AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopters, six CH-47F Chinook helicopters, four HH-60M MEDEVAC Blackhawk helicopters, two UH-60M Blackhawk helicopters, and approximately 300 Soldiers assigned to the 12th Combat … Continue reading Soldiers Participate in Exercise Swift Response
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
“After asking if they needed any assistance, I came out to find the gentleman on the ground was unconscious and had not received any attention by those surrounding him,” he … Continue reading Sailor Provides Lifesaving Care
Exercise Formidable Shield, which kicks off Monday, is expected to showcase the strength of the NATO alliance and its commitment to the defense of Europe, the deputy Pentagon press secretary said. … Continue reading NATO Partners Prepare to Kick Off ‘Formidable Shield’ Exercise
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
Formidable Shield demonstrates allied interoperability in a live-fire joint and combined Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) environment, using NATO command and control structures. The exercise takes place biennially, occurring … Continue reading U.S., NATO Forces to Kick Off ‘Formidable’ Exercise
Authority over the Joint Multinational Training Group — Ukraine mission is transferred from Task Force Orion, 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New York Army National Guard, to Task Force Bowie, … Continue reading Task Force Takes On Ukraine Troop Training Mission
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
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – New York Army National Guard Soldiers from the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat team oversaw the training of 9,600 Ukrainian troops since taking charge of NATO’s Joint Multinational … Continue reading Soldiers Complete Ukrainian Troop Training Mission
The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS San Juan (SSN 751) conducted a brief stop for supplies and personnel off Iceland’s west coast while operating in the High North, April 26, … Continue reading USS San Juan Conducts Stop Off Iceland’s Coast
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
