Generals Say Integrated Deterrence Is Key to Protecting U.S., Allies, Partners
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Strategic competitors China and Russia have watched the Defense Department's way of projecting power for at least two decades, if not longer, the commander of U.S. Northern Command said.
Addressing DOD's Tech Focus Areas Requires New Approaches
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Some technologies the Defense Department needs are almost exclusively military-related, but the majority are already being developed for the commercial market. To tap into those markets, DOD needs to do a better job of engaging with companies.
Austin Postpones Test of Minuteman III Missile
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III exemplified how a responsible nuclear nation should behave and postponed a long-planned test launch of an American Minuteman III rocket, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said.
U.S., Bahrain Defense Leaders Discuss Global, Regional Concerns
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa discussed a range of issues, from global problems like Russia's invasion of Ukraine to regional problems in Iran, during a meeting at the Pentagon.
U.S. Stands With Ukraine, Biden Says in State of the Union
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In his first State of the Union address since taking office more than a year ago, President Joe Biden inspired bi-partisan applause for the determination of the Ukrainian people against the Russian onslaught and said the United States stands with Ukraine in its struggle.
Defense Official Says U.S. Is Watching China While Supporting Ukraine
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Russia and China seek to expand their military influence both regionally and globally, with Russia having invaded Ukraine and China seeking to wrest control of Taiwan.
Ukrainian Resistance, Logistics Nightmares Plague Russian Invaders
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Russian troops invading Ukraine have made some progress in the southern part of the country but are facing a logistics breakdown with vehicles running out of fuel and troops running out of food, a senior defense official said.
Ukrainians Continue Resistance as Russia Funnels More Troops Into the Country
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DOD officials estimate that almost 75 percent of the forces that Russian President Vladimir Putin amassed for invasion are now in Ukraine.
Russian Strategic Forces Reportedly on High Alert as Fighting in Ukraine Intensifies
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U.S. officials don't doubt reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has placed Russia's nuclear deterrence forces on high alert, a senior defense official said.
U.S. Continues Providing Arms for Ukraine's Defense Against Russian Aggression
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Ukrainian resistance to invading forces is stiffer than Russia expected, as the U.S. and NATO continue to supply security assistance to Ukraine, a senior defense official said.