Feb. 16, 2024 Official Says Without U.S. Funding, Ukraine's Defense Will Likely Collapse Despite generous military support for Ukraine by allies and partners, unless Congress passes the Defense Department's supplemental funding request, Ukraine will be unable to defend itself against Russian aggression, a senior defense official said.
Jan. 29, 2024 3 U.S. Service Members Killed, Others Injured in Jordan Following Drone Attack Three U.S. soldiers were killed in Jordan, while more than 40 other service members were injured following an uncrewed aerial system attack at a military base near the Syrian border.
Jan. 29, 2024 Austin Underscores Enduring Strength of NATO Alliance Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored the United States' commitment to ensuring NATO's enduring strength during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the Pentagon.
Jan. 23, 2024 U.S., Partners Continue Pushback Against Iranian-Backed Houthi Terrorist Group The U.S. and U.K., with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada and the Netherlands, conducted strikes on eight Houthi targets in Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist-controlled areas of Yemen, the Pentagon press secretary said.
Jan. 18, 2024 Pentagon Official Says DOD, Ukraine Defense Funding Are Important to U.S. Security As Congress continues deliberations on the fiscal 2024 budget, the Defense Department is operating under a continuing resolution, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.
Jan. 9, 2024 Austin Recovering, Making Progress After Surgery Complications The Pentagon announced Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III remains at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., while recovering from complications related to a mid-December surgery to treat prostate cancer.
Dec. 18, 2023 Austin, Gallant Discuss Continuing Operations Against Hamas Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III discussed the goals and objectives of Israel's campaign against the Hamas terror group in Gaza with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Dec. 8, 2023 Top DOD Acquisition Official: Forged Partnerships Provide Momentum for Bolstering Ukraine Industrial Base The partnerships forged among allies and partners have paved the path toward bolstering Ukraine's defense industrial base for the long term, the Pentagon's top acquisition official said.
Dec. 5, 2023 Official Says 2023 Was 'Most Transformative' for DOD in Indo-Pacific This has been the most transformative year for U.S. force posture in the Indo-Pacific in a generation, Ely Ratner, assistant defense secretary for Indo-Pacific security affairs, said.
Nov. 16, 2023 DOD Official Describes Crucial Role of National Defense Strategy DOD officials are working to implement the National Defense Strategy and link the strategy to resources, the official performing the duties of deputy undersecretary of defense for policy said.