Strategic investments support microelectronics, battery manufacturing, and energy storage. The Department of Defense (DoD) awarded six Defense Manufacturing Community Support Program (DMCSP) grants, totaling approximately $30 million, supported…
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Pentagon Urges Congress to Approve Aid for Ukraine
Ukraine security assistance fund empty after temporary spending approval. The Pentagon urged Congress to renew funding for Ukraine this week, saying that they cannot support the country’s defense…
Read MoreDefense Secretary Visiting Africa
Several nations on that continent are experiencing political upheaval. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is visiting Kenya, Djibouti, and Angola this week. Defense Press Secretary Brigadier General Patrick Ryder…
Read MorePentagon Says Closing Red Hill Fuel Facility Will Not Impact Readiness
The naval fuel storage facility has a history of leaks. Pentagon Press Secretary Brigadier General Pat Ryder recently stated that the Pentagon has concluded that the closure of…
Read MoreHouse Passes National Defense Authorization Act
The two chambers of Congress have to reconcile the variances in their passed legislation. The House of Representatives voted to pass its version of this year’s National Defense…
Read MoreSenate Confirms General Brown as Joint Chiefs Chairman
The vote was advanced after a cloture move. Air Force General Charles Quinton “CQ” Brown was confirmed by the Senate to be the next chairman of the Joint…
Read MoreDefense Department Resumes Flyover Missions in Niger
Official says, “The United States has not restarted counterterrorism operations, or any security force assistance training with Niger.” Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh recently reported that the…
Read MoreSmithsonian Displays First Rescue Vehicle at 9/11 Pentagon Attack
Aviation fire suppression vehicles are a crucial tool for first responders. This past weekend the Smithsonian unveiled their latest display piece in the National Air and Space Museum,…
Read MoreNorth Korea Conducts More Missile Tests
Increase in missile testing follows U.S.-South Korea military drills. The South Korean military reported that North Korea recently conducted a series of cruise missile launches into the sea.…
Read MoreDoD to Begin Training Ukrainian F-16 Pilots
Training is set to take place in October after pilots learn the needed English for operations. Pentagon Press Secretary Brigadier General Pat Ryder announced that the Department of…
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