Concerns have been voiced that President Putin may use nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said the Pentagon is closely monitoring Russia’s nuclear arsenal, but does…
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China Warns U.S. Defense Secretary on Taiwan
The defense officials hold their first call. China’s defense minister told U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin that Taiwan is a part of China during the first phone…
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Pentagon Investigating Chemical Weapons Claims
Press Secretary Kirby reports on concerns. Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said this week that the Defense Department is watching reports closely to ascertain whether or not Russian…
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President Picks New NATO Supreme Commander
He has been commander of U.S. Army Europe. In the biggest change to NATO military leadership since the Russia-Ukraine war began, a new commander of all U.S. and…
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U.S. Deploys Nuclear Carrier Off Korean Peninsula
New South Korean president wants stronger relations with U.S. The Navy confirmed a U.S. aircraft carrier strike group is operating off the Korean Peninsula for the first time…
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Defense Department Installs new U.S. Central Command General
General Kenneth “Frank” McKenzie retires. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the retirement of Marine Corps General Kenneth “Frank” McKenzie last week. He had served in the military…
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U.S. and Australia Form Space Defense Partnership
They will defend against Russian and Chinese threats. On Tuesday, Australian Defense Minister Peter Dutton made the announcement that the Australian Defense Department will be partnering with the…
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Treasury Department Sanctions Drug Traffickers
Targets individuals and organizations in Guatemala and Mexico. The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated the Los Huistas Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO) as a sanctioned…
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DOD Establishes 5G Acceleration Team
Enacted with 2021 National Defense Authorization Act. The Department of Defense announced the establishment of the 5G and FutureG Cross-Functional Team (CFT) last week. Established by Congress through…
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Defense and State Departments Address Russian Claims
Statements issued to counter Russian reports regarding biological weapons. The Department of State and the Department of Justice released statements last week saying that the United States is…
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