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Defense Secretary Discusses National Defense Strategy

  • Defense.gov
  • Oct. 6, 2020 | 52:45

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper discusses the National Defense Strategy and future defense modernization priorities during a fireside chat hosted by Tom Mahnken, president and CEO of CSBA, Oct. 6, 2020.