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
At COP16, Guterres urges world to ‘choose wisely…make peace with nature’ 29 October 2024 Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt – UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday urged world leaders to “choose wisely…make peace with nature” as he opened the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) … Read more
Balancing Biodiversity at Global UN Summit in Colombia October 29, 2024 Cartagena, Colombia: A major United Nations summit is currently underway in Cartagena, Colombia, with a focus on balancing biodiversity and conservation efforts. Attendees from around the world, including scientists, policymakers, and representatives from Indigenous communities, have gathered to discuss and negotiate a new agreement … Read more