Washington, June 12, 2021.- Biden administration’s cancellation of border barriers returns $2.2 billion to the Defense Department, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said today. Kirby also announced more aid to Ukraine during a press conference. The department released a memo signed by Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks thatContinuar Leyendo
Washington, June 09, 2021. Based on final recommendations submitted by the DoD China Task Force, Secretary Austin issued a directive today initiating several major Department-wide efforts to better address the security challenges posed by China as the United States’ number one pacing challenge. These initiatives — some of which willContinuar Leyendo
The deputy defense secretary today spoke about a wide range of topics regarding Defense Department priorities reflected in the fiscal year 2022 budget request. Washington, Jube 08, 2021.- The $715 billion defense request is aligned to the National Security Strategy and the National Defense Strategy and is guided by DOD’sContinuar Leyendo
Brussels, June 05, 2021.- NATO defence ministers met virtually on Tuesday (1 June 2021) to discuss preparations for the upcoming NATO Summit and the way forward in Afghanistan. To prepare for the Summit, defence ministers addressed the NATO 2030 agenda to strengthen the Alliance. They focused on plans to reinforceContinuar Leyendo
The Navy will christen its newest Independence-variant littoral combat ship (LCS), the future USS Canberra (LCS 30), during a 12 p.m. CDT ceremony Saturday, June 5 in Mobile, Ala. Washington, June 05, 2021.- The Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Senator the Honourable Marise Payne, serves as the ship’s sponsor. AsContinuar Leyendo
Washington, May 31, 2021.- Memorial Day originated 153 years ago to commemorate the lives of those who died defending the United States during the Civil War. Today it is the day set aside to honor and recognize all who have died while fighting in the nation’s service. Many of theContinuar Leyendo
Washington, May 31, 2021.- Soldiers assigned to the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as «The Old Guard,» placed American flags at headstones in Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day. The tradition, which began more than 50 years ago, is known as «Flags In.» This year, service members from the Navy,Continuar Leyendo
The 2021 graduating class of U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen are entering a new era, a new age and a new epoch with its own challenges and opportunities, Vice President Kamala D. Harris said at the academy’s graduation in Annapolis, Maryland, today. Washington, May 29, 2021.- «Class of 2021, you areContinuar Leyendo
Washington, May 29, 2021.- The fiscal year 2022 Defense Department budget request includes the largest-ever research, development, test and evaluation request — $112 billion, which is a 5.1% increase over fiscal 2021. It also includes $27.7 billion for nuclear triad modernization. The budget totals $752.9 billion. It includes $37.9 billionContinuar Leyendo
Twenty years after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, the great threat to the nation has evolved into cyberspace — a new strategic environment where cyber actors can increase their power, degrade the power of others, and gain a strategic advantage, said Army Gen. Paul M. Nakasone. Washington, May 28, 2021.-Continuar Leyendo
