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To Meet Security Challenges, DOD Makes Investments in Strategic Forces

The Defense Department is making investments in strategic force capabilities in the fiscal 2025 budget to meet the security challenges posed by competitors, a DOD official said.

Pentagon Technology Officials Focus on Maintaining U.S. Edge

The Pentagon’s senior technology officials provided an update to Congress on the Defense Department’s steps to ensure warfighters maintain the information and technology edge into the future. 

Austin Welcomes Micronesia’s President to Pentagon

Since taking office, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has worked extensively to further strengthen U.S. partnerships across the Pacific Island region.

Austin Shares His Views on Gaza With Israeli Defense Minister

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant regarding the negotiations for the release of hostages and a temporary ceasefire.

DOD Leaders Detail Conditions in Middle East, Africa to House Committee

The situation in the Middle East and Africa has changed dramatically over the past year, and DOD has moved with speed and agility to address the challenges in these vital areas, the assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs said.

DOD Develops STEM Talent Pool Through Scholarships, Internships

The Defense Department struggles to attract talent to fill science, technology, engineering and mathematics roles and has tools in place to help develop and recruit more STEM talent, Heidi Shyu, the undersecretary of defense for research and engineering, said.

U.S. Special Operations Officials Underscore Continued Role in Deterring Conflict

In addition to honing key counterterrorism capabilities, the special operations community has maintained its roots in deterring and defeating strategic threats, the U.S. Special Operations Command commander said.

Hicks Again Makes Case for Strengthening Industrial Base, Eliminating Continuing Resolutions

The Pentagon, Congress and the industrial base must work together to deliver combat-credible capabilities to the warfighter at speed and scale to deter aggression and win if called on to fight.