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. 12, 2024 DOD Releases First Defense Industrial Strategy The National Defense Industrial Strategy lays out long-term priorities that will guide DOD actions and resource prioritization with the aim of creating a modern, resilient defense industrial ecosystem.
Oct. 20, 2023 Biden Asks Congress to Approve Fiscal '24 Supplemental Request President Joe Biden has asked Congress to approve a supplemental budget request for fiscal 2024 that will allow Ukraine to continue its fight against Russian invaders and deliver military capabilities to Israel.
Oct. 20, 2023 Biden Says U.S. Leadership Vital, Pledges Support for Israel and Ukraine President Joe Biden underscored the importance of the United States' continued leadership amid what he said is a critical time for democracies around the globe.
Sept. 5, 2023 Senate Confirmation Still in Limbo for 301 Military Leaders The Senate has returned to work, and there is still no resolution in sight of confirmation of general and flag officers by the body.
Feb. 8, 2023 Biden Tells Congress 'It's Never a Good Bet to Bet Against America' During his State of the Union speech, President Joe Biden highlighted U.S. economic progress, but also touched on the challenges posed by Russia's war on Ukraine and China's attempts to bend the world to its will.
June 29, 2022 Biden Announces Changes in U.S. Force Posture in Europe President Joe Biden announced moves that will enlarge the U.S. troop presence in Europe and strengthen the NATO alliance. Biden made the announcement at the beginning of the NATO Summit in Madrid.
May 11, 2022 Austin Says 2023 Budget Built on New Defense Strategy The fiscal 2023 defense budget request was built on the bones of the new National Defense Strategy, and the request is adequate for today's military and ensures the military remains strong in the future, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
May 9, 2022 Biden Signs Lend-Lease Act to Supply More Security Assistance to Ukraine President Joe Biden signed into law the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022, which authorizes the administration, through fiscal year 2023, to lend or lease military equipment to Ukraine and other Eastern European countries.
April 25, 2022 Blinken, Austin Meet Ukraine's President in Kyiv Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, where they discussed security assistance Ukraine would need to further beat back the Russian invaders.