MARCH 13, 2024 - A program that transfers America's defense equipment to international partners gives the U.S. and its allies an upper hand on the battlefield. "We want to be interoperable with our NATO partners, and the Foreign Military Sales program allows us to work succinctly and without delay in a time of crisis," said Andre Hinson, FMS account manager for the Defense … [Read more...]
U.S. Ships Leave Virginia for Gaza
MARCH 13, 2024 - U.S. Army ships are moving to the Eastern Mediterranean to build a pier to supply civilians in Gaza with essential supplies, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said today. The ships will establish a roll-on, roll-off capability that will allow ship-to-shore humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza. "We expect the pier to be fully … [Read more...]
DoD Sending More Assistance to Ukraine Using Army Money
MARCH 12, 2024 - The Defense Department today announced additional security assistance for Ukraine. Included in this assistance are artillery rounds and rockets for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System. The package totals $300 million. This latest round of presidential drawdown authority, or PDA, is the first this year and was made possible after the Army negotiated a … [Read more...]
Fiscal Year 2025 Defense Budget Breakdown
MARCH 12, 2024 - Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the President's Fiscal Year 2025 Defense Budget. "The President's budget request for the Department of Defense is once again rooted in our 2022 National Defense Strategy, which continues to enable us to match our national resources to our national objectives. This request will bolster our ability to … [Read more...]
Oklahoma National Guard Tests Drone Technologies
The Oklahoma National Guard, in collaboration with various industry partners from across the state, conducted a test of the cutting-edge capabilities of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) at Camp Gruber Training Center, Feb. 22, 2024. The budding program addresses the National Guard’s need to adapt to the ever-changing battlefield technologies, including the integration of … [Read more...]