Under Secretary LaPlante chaired the inaugural meeting. This week, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment William LaPlante chaired the inaugural plenary meeting of the Partnership for Indo-Pacific…
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Marine Corps Deploying First Unmanned Supply Vessel in Okinawa
Semisubmersible watercraft designed to move weapons across long distances. The Marine Corps will launch its Autonomous Low-Profile Vessel, a newly developed unmanned supply vessel, in waters around Okinawa,…
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Navy Secretary Announces Review of Faulty Welds on Critical Ships
Service investigates shipyard issues in aircraft carrier and submarine welding. U.S. Navy officials reported that faulty welds were discovered on three vessels, including the aircraft carrier USS George…
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U.S. Military Bombs Roughly 12 Houthi Strongholds
Responds to threats against Israel and downed U.S. military drone. U.S. officials confirmed that the United States struck over a dozen Houthi strongholds on Friday. After shooting down…
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President Biden Responds to Iran’s Ballistic Missile Attack on Israel
He calls the attack “defeated and ineffective.” President Joe Biden reaffirmed the U.S. support of Israel after Iran launched over 180 ballistic missiles toward Tel Aviv and Jerusalem…
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State Department Urges Americans to Depart from Lebanon
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has escalated as U.S. continues to seek ceasefire. The U.S. State Department has issued a level 4 alert for travel to Lebanon…
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Secretary Austin Meets with AUKUS Leaders in London
He discusses the development of Australian nuclear submarine technologies. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III met with his AUKUS [Australia, United Kingdom, United States] counterparts in London this…
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U.S. Military Deploys Forces to Alaska Amid Rising Russian and Chinese Military Activity
Russian planes and naval vessels approach Alaskan territory, the U.S. bolsters its presence in the Aleutians with troops and mobile rocket systems. The U.S. military recently deployed about…
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Pentagon Awards Rocket Startup Ursa Major $12.5 Million
Grants a small contract for solid fuel rocket engine testing and production. The Pentagon announced this month that it awarded a $12.5 million contract to the rocket building…
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U.S. Navy Commissions Latest Virginia-Class Submarine
Governor Phil Murphy and Navy officials lead the commissioning ceremony for USS New Jersey, a fast-attack submarine. Recently, the Navy commissioned the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, USS New Jersey…
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