Nov. 12, 2024 Centcom Conducts Strikes in Yemen, Syria Centcom forces executed airstrikes against multiple Houthi weapons storage facilities within Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said during a press briefing.
Oct. 1, 2024 U.S. Assets in Mediterranean Again Helped Defend Israel Against Iranian Missiles During the attack, the U.S. military coordinated closely with the Israeli Defense Forces to help defend Israel, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said.
Sept. 30, 2024 DOD Enhances Middle East Defense Posture The Defense Department has taken steps to further enhance the defense posture of U.S. forces throughout the Middle East region to deter aggression and mitigate the risk of a broader regional conflict.
Sept. 20, 2024 DAF leaders reaffirm commitment to reoptimization for Great Power Competition The 2024 Air, Space, and Cyber Conference, hosted by the Air and Space Forces Association, offered DAF senior leaders an opportunity to share their views on modernization and readiness in response to emerging security threats, while reaffirming the DAF’s commitment to reoptimization.
Nov. 21, 2023 AC-130 Strikes Iranian-Backed Militants Following Missile Attack A U.S. military AC-130J Ghostrider conducted a self-defense strike against an Iran-backed militant group after the group used a ballistic missile to attack U.S. and coalition forces on Al-Asad Airbase, Iraq.
Oct. 30, 2023 DOD Continues Efforts to Support Israel, Limit Spread of War The Defense Department remains focused on getting Israel the military capabilities it needs as it continues its battles against the Hamas terror group, a senior defense official said.
April 22, 2021 Military Leaders Discuss Defense Authorization Request, Future Years Defense Program The commanders of U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Central Command testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2022.
July 21, 2018 DoD Policy Chief Urges U.S.-Russian Collaboration on Mutual-Interest Issues The United States has to be open to opportunities for collaboration with Russia where the countries’ interests align, the undersecretary for defense for policy said during the Aspen Security Forum in Aspen, Colo.
Feb. 13, 2018 Cyber Tops List of Threats to U.S., Director of National Intelligence Says The United States faces a complex, volatile and challenging threat environment, the director of national intelligence testified at a Senate intelligence committee hearing, highlighting cyber at the top of the list of worldwide threats.
Jan. 5, 2018 Mattis Speaks to Reporters About South Asia, North Korea, Iran Defense Secretary James N. Mattis discussed strategy in South Asia, issues on the Korean Peninsula and Iranian illicit weapons activities during an impromptu discussion with Pentagon reporters.