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.
By Aaron MehtaThe 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.
By Justin KatzAustralian defense minister Richard Marles hailed the deal as a “significant step forward” toward what he called “seamless” intelligence sharing.
By Colin ClarkAir 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.
By Michael MarrowExecutives 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.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.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.
By Lee Ferran and Ashley RoqueUS defense secretary chaired a Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in Brussels, where officials pledged long-term support for the embattled nation.
By Ashley RoqueSome 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.
By Ashley RoqueThe 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.”
By Colin Clark“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.”
By Colin Clark“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.”
By Ashley Roque“Ukraine urgently needs our help to shield its citizens and infrastructure from Russia’s missile threat,” said US secretary of defense Lloyd Austin.
By Tim MartinHistorically, the position of DIU director has reported to the undersecretary of defense for research and engineering.
By Jaspreet Gill“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.”
By Jaspreet Gill