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Hicks Discusses Future Character of Warfare in London Keynote Address

The United States' capacity for innovation and its strong ties with like-minded partners will continue to serve as key advantages as warfare evolves, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said.

Two parallel ships are connected by a tether in open water during daylight. — 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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Pallets of ammunition are loaded onto an aircraft. — Spotlight
Support for Ukraine

The United States is working with allies and partners to support Ukraine in the fight for sovereignty and freedom. The U.S. has provided Ukraine with billions of dollars in security assistance since the beginning of Russia's unprovoked assault on Feb. 24, 2022.
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Taking Care of Our People

We recognize the service and sacrifice of our military and their families, and dedicate resources, services, policies and programs to support the more than 2 million uniformed service members and 2.6 million family members across the globe.
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CDAO, DIU Launch New Effort Focused on Accelerating DOD Adoption of AI Capabilities

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On-Camera Press Briefing

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Readout of Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Daniel Shapiro's Visit to Jordan, Bahrain and Qatar

From The Services

Squares and symbology spin out of circles and connected nodes. — Army
Experts Explore Nanotechnology for Green Future

A Marine looks at a notepad on the ground while crouching next to equipment. — Marine Corps
Marines Practice Calling Air Support

Marine Corps
Marines Practice Calling Air Support

A sailor removes a chain from a helicopter on an aircraft carrier. — Navy
Ship Completes Milestones, Returns Home

A pilot parks an aircraft on a flight line, where another person watches. — Air Force
First Belgian F-35A Arrives at Luke Air Force Base

Image of Space Force guardians standing in rows with the text "Called to be Guardians" at the bottom of the image. — Space Force
Space Force to Turn 5

A group of service member poses for a photo with the Grinch inside the cargo hold of an aircraft. — National Guard
Airmen Bring Holiday Cheer to Hurricane Victims

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Celebrating Holiday Troop Traditions

Not even Santa can escape our radar. And tracking him is only one of the many ways troops celebrate the holidays.

Land vs. Sea: Test Your Army-Navy Game Knowledge

Test your knowledge of Army-Navy Game history and traditions.

Remembering Pearl Harbor

On Dec. 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and propelled the nation into World War II.

The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security.