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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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Spotlight

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

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant
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Readout of Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs (ASD) Wallander's Call With Bulgarian Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov

Readout of Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs (ASD) Wallander's Call With Bulgarian Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov
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Readout of Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks Meeting With Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra

Readout of Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks Meeting With Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra

From The Services

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Army

Dog-Friendly Park Boosts Quality of Life

Dog-Friendly Park Boosts Quality of Life
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Marine Corps

Marine Promotes at Top 1% of Rank

Marine Promotes at Top 1% of Rank
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Navy

U.S., Australian Forces Conduct Sea Op

U.S., Australian Forces Conduct Sea Op
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Air Force

Air Force Releases Latest Officer Promotions

Air Force Releases Latest Officer Promotions
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Space Force

Rocket Carrying Weather System Launches

Rocket Carrying Weather System Launches
Members of the 126th Air Refueling Wing stand with Polish Air Force counterparts after touring the 33rd Air Base maintenance facility March 25, 2024, in Powidz, Poland. The Illinois Air National Guard wing visited Poland as a part of the State Partnership Program.
National Guard

Operation Copper Arrow Enhances Readiness

Operation Copper Arrow Enhances Readiness

Veteran Resource

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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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