April 9, 2025 Hegseth Says U.S. Partnering With Panama to Secure Canal, Deter China Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced an expanded partnership between the U.S. and Panama to secure the Panama Canal in order to counter "China's maligned influence" in the region.
April 9, 2025 China's Military Buildup Threatens Indo-Pacific Region Security China is undertaking an unprecedented military buildup, developing a large and advanced arsenal of nuclear, conventional, cyber and space capabilities, John Noh, performing the duties of assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs, said.
Feb. 11, 2025 Defense Secretary Discusses Force Posturing in Africa, Europe Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke about DOD's force posturing priorities on the European and African continents while meeting with members of the media during a visit to U.S. Africa Command in Stuttgart, Germany.
Jan. 16, 2025 Department of the Air Force bids farewell to SECAF 26 Frank Kendall departed the Pentagon for the last time as the 26th secretary of the Air Force.
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.
Nov. 21, 2024 DOD Adjusts Nuclear Deterrence Strategy as Nuclear Peer Adversaries Escalate Multiple nuclear peer adversaries challenge the security of the U.S. and its allies and partners, according to the Defense Department.
Sept. 18, 2024 With Two Nuclear-Armed Strategic Competitors, U.S. Modernization Top Priority The Defense Department is now engaged in a recapitalization of its nuclear triad, which involves new submarines, new bomber aircraft and a new ground-based system.
Aug. 19, 2024 Allvin: ‘One Air Force’ needed to address today’s evolving security landscape During a speaking engagement, CSAF emphasized the Air Force must continue evolving into a highly integrated and lethal “one Air Force” if it is to successfully compete, deter, and win in today’s strategic environment.
July 19, 2024 Chairman Puts Strategic Picture in Focus During Aspen Talk Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., gave some insight into the thought processes of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the Aspen Security Forum.
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.