Feb. 13, 2025 Hegseth Tells NATO Hard Power Provides Deterrence, Defense Following a meeting of NATO defense ministers, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that America's allies must do more to defend Europe.
Jan. 9, 2025 Austin Challenges Contact Group to Keep Supporting Ukraine At the conclusion of the 25th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, the last such meeting for Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, he challenged members to maintain the level of support to Ukraine they have built over the past three years.
Dec. 30, 2024 DOD Announces Additional Aid for Ukraine, Assesses 1,000 North Korean Casualties in Russia's Kursk Region The Defense Department announced it will be providing close to $2.5 billion in additional new security assistance support to Ukraine intended to reaffirm the department's commitment to supporting Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression.
Dec. 18, 2024 Report: Despite Corruption Problems, China Progresses Toward Modernization The Defense Department released the "Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China" report, which offers insight into the capabilities, strategies and goals of China and its military.
Dec. 18, 2024 Defense Official Outlines Continued Support for Ukraine The Defense Department is committed to helping Ukraine prevail amid Russia's ongoing war of aggression and will continue sending key capabilities to meet Ukraine's battlefield needs in the weeks to come, a senior defense official said.
Dec. 2, 2024 U.S. Provides More Security Assistance to Ukraine The security assistance provides key capabilities to support Ukraine's most urgent battlefield needs, including air defense, munitions for rocket systems and artillery and antitank weapons, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said.
Nov. 21, 2024 Russians Launch New Missile at Dnipro, U.S. Provides Ukraine With New Tactical Weapons The Defense Department has characterized the intermediate-range ballistic missile as "experimental" in that it's the first time a weapon of its kind has been used on the battlefield in Ukraine, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.
Nov. 14, 2024 DOD Will Work Quickly to Meet President's 'Surge' Commitment to Ukraine Support The surge includes plans to ensure all remaining congressionally authorized funding to support Ukraine be transferred to Ukraine before the administration closes out activities in January.
Nov. 8, 2024 Austin Recounts DOD's Progress, Praises Military Leaders Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke about the progress achieved by the Defense Department during his four-year tenure as the Pentagon's top official while also praising DOD leadership.
Oct. 21, 2024 Austin Affirms United States' Unwavering Support for Ukraine During Visit to Kyiv The U.S. remains unwavering in its support for Ukraine as Russia's disregard for international norms and ongoing war of aggression continues to threaten democracies throughout the globe, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said during a visit to Ukraine.