Hicks Highlights DOD’s Commitment to Responsible AI Use October 29, 2024 ARLINGTON, Va. – Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks emphasized the Department of Defense’s commitment to using artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly during a speech at the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (NSCAI) Summit on October 29, 2024. “As the global AI landscape continues … Read more
DOD Lays Out Plan to Implement National Defense Industrial Strategy WASHINGTON — The Department of Defense released a plan Oct. 29, 2024, to implement the recently released National Defense Industrial Strategy. The plan is intended to guide the department’s efforts to strengthen the defense industrial base and ensure it is prepared to meet current and … Read more
North Korean Presence Underscores Russia’s Struggle, Pentagon Press Secretary Says By U.S. Department of Defense October 30, 2024 Washington, D.C.– The Pentagon Press Secretary, Brigadier General Pat Ryder, held a press briefing today to address the recent reports of North Korean personnel being present in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine. “The presence of North Korean personnel in … Read more
U.S. and Israeli Defense Ministers Discuss Security Cooperation and Regional Threats October 29, 2024 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held a phone call with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant on October 29, 2024. The two leaders discussed a range of security cooperation issues, including the evolving security environment … Read more
Department of Defense Releases National Defense Industrial Strategy Implementation Plan Published on Defense.gov on October 29, 2024 Washington, D.C. The Department of Defense (DoD) today released the National Defense Industrial Strategy Implementation Plan (NDISI IP), a roadmap for strengthening the defense industrial base (DIB) and ensuring the United States maintains its military superiority. The NDISI … Read more
Austin, Güler Discuss Joint Cooperation and Security in Turkey On October 29, 2024, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III engaged in a phone call with Turkish Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler to discuss ongoing joint cooperation and regional security concerns. This high-level communication reflects the strong partnership between the United States and Turkey, … Read more
Readout of U.S.-Croatia Bilateral Defense Consultations October 29, 2024 Today, the United States and Croatia held their annual Bilateral Defense Consultations (BDC) in Washington, D.C. The consultations were led by U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks and Croatian Minister of Defense Mario Banožić. The BDC provided an opportunity for the two countries to discuss … Read more
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and DOD Sign Agreement to Bolster Interagency Collaboration on Offshore Wind Development Date: 2024-10-29 22:21 Source: Defense.gov Summary: The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Department of Defense (DOD) have signed an agreement to enhance collaboration and streamline coordination on offshore wind development in the United States. This … Read more
Deputy Secretary of Defense Highlights Importance of Responsible AI in Defense Washington, DC – On October 29, 2024, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks delivered remarks at the Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Defense Forum. Emphasis on AI’s Transformative Potential and Ethical Use Deputy Secretary Hicks began her address by emphasizing the transformative potential … Read more
Remarks by Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks at the 2024 Microelectronics Commons Annual Meeting As Delivered October 29, 2024 Good morning. It is a pleasure to be here today to speak with you all about the importance of microelectronics to our national security. As you know, microelectronics are the brains of our modern … Read more