Washington, October 31, 2022.- Today, the Defense Department announced the authorization of a security assistance package for Ukraine valued at up to $275 million. Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said the package included: Delivery of eight National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems most likely next month, with training on theContinuar Leyendo

Washington, October 31, 2022.- On May 13, 2021, after Review Committee action pursuant to Executive Order 13567, it was determined that continues law of war detention of Saifullah Paracha was no longer necessary to protect against a continuing significant threat to the security of the United States. On September 12,Continuar Leyendo

Washington, October 26, 2022.- Attributed to Pentagon Press Secretary Brigadier General Patrick Ryder: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to review decisions made at this month’s NATO Defense Ministerial and to discuss a range of transatlantic security topics. The Secretary thanked SecretaryContinuar Leyendo

Washington, October 21, 2022.- Attributed to Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder: On October 21, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke by phone with Russian Minister of Defense Sergey Shoygu. Secretary Austin emphasized the importance of maintaining lines of communication amid the ongoing war againstContinuar Leyendo

Washington, October 20, 2022.-  Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met Estonian Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur. Secretary Austin reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to deterring Russian aggression against NATO Allies. The two leaders also discussed the ongoing efforts to ensure NATO’s credible deterrence and defense posture. Secretary Austin andContinuar Leyendo