Jan. 22, 2025 DOD Orders 1,500 Troops, Additional Assets to Southern Border DOD is sending 1,500 active-duty service members and additional air and intelligence assets to the southern border to augment troops already conducting enforcement operations in that region, Acting Secretary of Defense Robert Salesses said.
Dec. 30, 2024 Austin, Biden Laud Former President Carter's Leadership, Humanity Americans will remember Carter for his leadership in office and his distinguished post-presidency, but the Defense Department also honors his sterling service in uniform, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
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. 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. 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.
Aug. 6, 2024 Austin Charts Further Progress in Deepening U.S.-Australia Alliance Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reaffirmed the impenetrable bond between the U.S. and Australia after hosting high-level talks with key Australian officials.
July 26, 2024 Austin's 11th Visit to Indo-Pacific Builds Upon Sustained Momentum With Key Partners Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's 10-day trip to the Indo-Pacific will include stops in Japan and the Philippines where he plans to meet with his counterparts as DOD continues to strengthen partnerships.
July 19, 2024 NATO's Nuclear Deterrence Posture Seen as Robust NATO has put a lot of effort and resources into its nuclear deterrence mission, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy Vipin Narang said.
July 12, 2024 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
July 8, 2024 U.S. Officials Agree NATO's Worth is Unquestionable For 75 years, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization has been a force for peace that stared down the Soviet Union, and now stands ready to defend all NATO territory from Russian aggression.