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U.S. Department of Defense

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Spotlight

Focus on Indo-Pacific

The Defense Department is committed to working with allies, partners and like-minded nations in the Indo-Pacific and to upholding a free and open region founded on respect for international rules, laws and norms.

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Focus on Indo-Pacific
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Spotlight

FY 2025 Defense Budget

The president’s fiscal year 2025 budget request bolsters our ability to defend the nation and deter aggression against America or our allies and partners, and forges a more modern defense ecosystem built for 21st century security challenges.

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FY 2025 Defense Budget
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Australia-U.K.-U.S. Trilateral Security Partnership

The United States, Australia and the United Kingdom laid out an ambitious vision that will strengthen combined military capabilities, boost defense industrial capacity, enhance ability to deter aggression and promote the shared goal of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Australia-U.K.-U.S. Trilateral Security Partnership
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News

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant
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Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds a Press Briefing

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds a Press Briefing
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Joint Press Statement for the 24th Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue

Joint Press Statement for the 24th Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue

From The Services

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Army

Soldiers, Strykers to Participate in Defender 2024

Soldiers, Strykers to Participate in Defender 2024
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Marine Corps

Tiger Triumph Improves Interoperability

Tiger Triumph Improves Interoperability
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Navy

Celebrating Subs: More Than a Century of Service

Celebrating Subs: More Than a Century of Service
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Air Force

Leaders Urge Modernization, Warn of Budget Delays

Leaders Urge Modernization, Warn of Budget Delays
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Space Force

Guardian Among Top Air Force Athletes of 2023

Guardian Among Top Air Force Athletes of 2023
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National Guard

Guard Members Recognized for Lifesaving Actions

Guard Members Recognized for Lifesaving Actions

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Take a look behind the lens at the missions and accomplishments of the men and women who serve in the U.S. armed forces.

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