Alliance United in Afghanistan Strategy
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"In together, out together" was the mantra NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg used in discussing troop levels in Afghanistan at the conclusion of the latest meeting of alliance defense ministers.
Esper Repeats U.S. Commitment to Guarantee Israel's Qualitative Edge
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During an impromptu press conference, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark. T. Esper reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to maintain Israel's qualitative superiority in weapons sales.
Esper, Fellow NATO Ministers Assess Alliance Progress
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Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper will join fellow NATO defense ministers virtually to discuss strengthening deterrence, fairer burden-sharing and the NATO missions in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Esper Details Approach for Strengthening Alliances, Partnerships
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Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper discussed the importance of alliances and partnerships in national security during an event at the Atlantic Council.
Defense Official Calls Artificial Intelligence the New Oil
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The governments or countries that get the best datasets will unquestionably develop the best artificial intelligence, the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center's chief technology officer said.
DOD, HHS Name Partners to Administer COVID-19 Vaccines in Long-Term Care Facilities
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As part of the Operation Warp Speed effort, long-term care facilities across the U.S. will be able to sign up to have one of two major U.S. pharmacy companies come to their facilities and administer COVID-19 vaccines to residents at no charge.
U.S., South Korea Reaffirm Shared Defense Cooperation
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Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper welcomed South Korean Defense Minister Suh Wook, reaffirming the strength of the U.S. and South Korea alliance.
Western Hemisphere Allies Work Together to Ensure Stability
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Despite some problems, the Western Hemisphere "neighborhood" is safe and prospering, a deputy assistant secretary of defense said. Still, this requires constant U.S. attention and involvement.
DOD Uses International Contacts to Help Allies, Partners Combat COVID-19
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The Defense Department has provided more than $105 million to 139 countries to aid testing, diagnostic support, infection control, personal protective equipment, contact tracing and more.
U.S., Romania Chart 10-Year Road Map for Military Cooperation
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Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper and Romanian Defense Minister Nicolae Ciuca signed a 10-year road map for defense cooperation that captures the nations' common strategic goals and shared interests.