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Driving Innovation: Department of Defense Explores Off-Road Mobility Solutions Through Groundbreaking Hackathon The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is embracing a forward-thinking approach to enhance its capabilities by hosting a dedicated hackathon focused on off-road mobility. Announced on February 8, 2022, this initiative underscores the DoD’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative thinking to … Read more

Pentagon Briefs Press on Current Defense Issues Washington D.C. – On Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 2:30 p.m., Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby held a press briefing to update members of the media on a range of pressing defense matters. The briefing, hosted on Defense.gov, provided insights into the Department of Defense’s ongoing efforts … Read more

Media Invited to Observe Guantanamo Periodic Review Board Hearing WASHINGTON D.C. – February 11, 2022 – The Department of Defense today announced an invitation for members of the media to observe a Periodic Review Board (PRB) hearing concerning the ongoing detention of a detainee at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. The hearing is scheduled to … Read more

Secretary of Defense and NATO Secretary General Hold Joint Press Briefing, Emphasizing Deterrence and Diplomacy Washington D.C. – On February 17, 2022, the United States Department of Defense released an advisory detailing a joint press briefing held by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. The briefing, which took … Read more

U.S. and Polish Defense Leaders Affirm Strong Alliance Amidst Evolving Security Landscape Washington D.C. – On February 18, 2022, the United States and Poland reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to mutual defense and regional security during a joint press briefing following discussions between Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Polish Minister of National Defence … Read more

Military Commissions Media Invitation for Mohammed et al. Proceedings Cancelled Washington D.C. – A media invitation for proceedings concerning the United States v. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed et al. case, originally scheduled for February 17, 2022, has been cancelled. The U.S. Department of Defense announced the cancellation of this invitation via an advisory published on February … Read more

U.S. and Lithuania Reaffirm Strong Defense Partnership Amidst Evolving Security Landscape WASHINGTON D.C. – On February 19, 2022, United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held a joint press briefing with Lithuanian Minister of National Defence Arvydas Anušauskas, underscoring the enduring strength of the defense relationship between the two nations. The discussion, held … Read more

Pentagon Briefs Public on Key Defense Matters Washington D.C. – On Friday, February 25, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby held a press briefing to update the public on a range of important defense-related topics. The briefing, published by Defense.gov, provided insights into ongoing operations, policy discussions, and the … Read more

Pentagon Briefs on Key Defense Matters Washington D.C. – Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby addressed members of the press today at 3:15 p.m. EST, providing updates on a range of critical defense issues. The briefing, held on March 7, 2022, offered insights into ongoing international security challenges and the Department of Defense’s strategic priorities. … Read more

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III to Welcome Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen Washington D.C. – On Wednesday, March 9, 2022, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is scheduled to host Finland’s Minister of Defence, Antti Kaikkonen, at the Pentagon. This significant meeting underscores the enduring strength and deepening cooperation … Read more