He holds meetings in Australia, the Philippines, Laos, and Fiji. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin departed on his final trip to the Indo-Pacific region to participate in several international…
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President Approves Ukraine’s Use of U.S. Long Range Missiles Against Russia
Deputy national security advisor cites North Korean troops joining Russia’s side for policy change. On Sunday, President Joe Biden reversed his administration’s ban on Ukraine’s use of Army…
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Pentagon Announces U.S. to Send Anti-Missile System and Troops to Israel
The unusual show of U.S. military force adds to Israel’s robust defenses. The Pentagon announced this week that a THAAD anti-missile system and corresponding troops will be sent…
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Secretary Austin Touches Base with Israeli Defense Minister Gallant
He urges Israeli leadership to ensure the safety of UN forces in Lebanon. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant on Wednesday,…
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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 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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Joint Chiefs Chair Emphasizes Military Need for AI Development
He highlighted the importance during his speech at the South American Defense Conference. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force General CQ Brown, Jr., recently spoke…
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Defense Department Under Secretary Hosts Prototypes Event for AUKUS
New unmanned marine vehicles were showcased along with the software to run them. This summer, the Department of Defense (DoD) demonstrated a number of new marine-based unmanned technologies…
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Defense Department Awards Oak Harbor Public Schools $66 Million
The funding will update facilities at two schools near Naval Air Station. The Department of Defense granted two awards worth $66 million to Oak Harbor Public Schools, allowing…
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