US expedites munitions for Israel, moves ships and aircraft into region after Hamas attack

US expedites munitions for Israel, moves ships and aircraft into region after Hamas attack
US expedites munitions for Israel, moves ships and aircraft into region after Hamas attack

The US “will be rapidly providing the Israel Defense Forces with additional equipment and resources, including munitions. The first security assistance will begin moving today and arriving in the coming days,” Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Sunday.

Japanese defense minister seeks deal to speed up Tomahawk buy from US

Japanese defense minister seeks deal to speed up Tomahawk buy from US
Japanese defense minister seeks deal to speed up Tomahawk buy from US

The new Japanese defense minister admitted he is a “little bit worried” about the new deal being approved by Congress, an ostensible reference to this week’s chaos on the Hill.

Aussies, US agree to joint intel center, co-production of GMLRS

Aussies, US agree to joint intel center, co-production of GMLRS
Aussies, US agree to joint intel center, co-production of GMLRS

Australian defense minister Richard Marles hailed the deal as a “significant step forward” toward what he called “seamless” intelligence sharing.

Tuberville hold will force military to ‘lose talent’: Gen. Brown

Tuberville hold will force military to ‘lose talent’: Gen. Brown
Tuberville hold will force military to ‘lose talent’: Gen. Brown

Air Force Gen. CQ Brown received praise for his career while fielding some culture war questions from Republicans, and separately indicated he would not work for a defense contractor after serving as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Venture capitalists, tech firms beg defense secretary to speed up innovation

Venture capitalists, tech firms beg defense secretary to speed up innovation
Venture capitalists, tech firms beg defense secretary to speed up innovation

Executives controlling almost $100 billion in assets co-signed a letter to Sec. Lloyd Austin, urging him to adopt acquisition reforms put forward by an independent Atlantic Council commission.

Pentagon discovers $6.2B in Ukraine funds after ‘valuation errors’

Pentagon discovers $6.2B in Ukraine funds after ‘valuation errors’
Pentagon discovers $6.2B in Ukraine funds after ‘valuation errors’

For two years the Defense Department calculated the value of weapons as new, rather than used, and now says it has a small fortune on hand.

As ‘bird coalition’ forms, Austin and defense leaders talk Ukraine war, NATO’s future

As ‘bird coalition’ forms, Austin and defense leaders talk Ukraine war, NATO’s future
As ‘bird coalition’ forms, Austin and defense leaders talk Ukraine war, NATO’s future

US defense secretary chaired a Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in Brussels, where officials pledged long-term support for the embattled nation.

In Germany, Austin gets update on Abrams program, praises ‘successive miracles’ in equipping Ukrainians

In Germany, Austin gets update on Abrams program, praises ‘successive miracles’ in equipping Ukrainians
In Germany, Austin gets update on Abrams program, praises ‘successive miracles’ in equipping Ukrainians

Some 200 Ukrainians, a mix of veteran tankers and other “well-trained” soldiers, are in their third week of training on the American main battle tank.

US, Japan, South Korea announce push to boost missile defense data sharing

US, Japan, South Korea announce push to boost missile defense data sharing
US, Japan, South Korea announce push to boost missile defense data sharing

The United States, in a rare mention of nuclear weapons, “reaffirmed its steadfast alliance commitments to Japan and the ROK backed by the full range of U.S. capabilities, including nuclear.”

‘Right time to talk is now:’ SecDef Austin ‘deeply concerned’ China unwilling to talk

‘Right time to talk is now:’ SecDef Austin ‘deeply concerned’ China unwilling to talk
‘Right time to talk is now:’ SecDef Austin ‘deeply concerned’ China unwilling to talk

“To be clear: we do not seek conflict or confrontation,” US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told the Shangri-La Dialogue. “But we will not flinch in the face of bullying or coercion.”

Debt default would hurt troops, US military’s ‘reputation,’ US defense leaders warn

Debt default would hurt troops, US military’s ‘reputation,’ US defense leaders warn
Debt default would hurt troops, US military’s ‘reputation,’ US defense leaders warn

“China, right now describes us in their open speeches…as a declining power,” Gen. Mark Milley said “Defaulting on the debt will only reinforce that thought and embolden China and increase risk to the United States.”

Air defense top priority for Ukraine Contact Group amid leak revealing missile stockpiles running out

Air defense top priority for Ukraine Contact Group amid leak revealing missile stockpiles running out
Air defense top priority for Ukraine Contact Group amid leak revealing missile stockpiles running out

“Ukraine urgently needs our help to shield its citizens and infrastructure from Russia’s missile threat,” said US secretary of defense Lloyd Austin.

Apple VP Doug Beck named next DIU director, will report directly to Austin

Apple VP Doug Beck named next DIU director, will report directly to Austin
Apple VP Doug Beck named next DIU director, will report directly to Austin

Historically, the position of DIU director has reported to the undersecretary of defense for research and engineering.

‘Deliberate’ or ‘disappointing,’ DoD doesn’t expect cyber policy nominee before the fall

‘Deliberate’ or ‘disappointing,’ DoD doesn’t expect cyber policy nominee before the fall
‘Deliberate’ or ‘disappointing,’ DoD doesn’t expect cyber policy nominee before the fall

“I’m confident that the Senate is ready to rapidly confirm a nominee,” Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wisc., said. “I’ve had many conversations to that effect.”