APRIL 15, 2024 - The number one readiness concern of U.S. Transportation Command is sealift and air refueling, said Air Force Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost, Transcom's commander. Van Ovost testified yesterday before the House Armed Services Committee regarding the posture of the Defense Department's mobility enterprise and funding. "Sealift is the backbone of our ability … [Read more...]

APRIL 14, 2024 - At the direction of President Biden, U.S. forces in the Middle East on April 13 intercepted dozens of missiles and UAVs en route to Israel, launched from Iran, Iraq, Syria and Yemen. Our forces remain postured to protect U.S. troops and partners in the region, provide further support for Israel's defense, and enhance regional stability. We condemn these … [Read more...]

APRIL 12, 2024 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III today hosted an enhanced honor cordon and meeting to welcome Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the Pentagon. Austin underscored the U.S. commitment to the defense of the Philippines is ironclad, referencing President Joe Biden's remarks at the White House yesterday. An attack on Philippine armed forces, … [Read more...]

APRIL 12, 2024 - In January, the DOD released for the first time a National Defense Industrial Strategy, which, among other things, spells out how the department plans to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base. Already, priorities outlined in that plan are having a positive impact on the nation's maritime space, the assistant secretary of defense for industrial base policy … [Read more...]

Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman and Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna meet with international senior space leaders during the annual Space Chiefs Forum in Colorado Springs, Colo., April 11, 2024. Countries in attendance included Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, … [Read more...]