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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

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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Support for Ukraine
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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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Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed et al. Pre-Trial Hearing

Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed et al. Pre-Trial Hearing
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Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks Announces First Tranche of Replicator Capabilities Focused on All Domain Attritable Autonomous Systems

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks Announces First Tranche of Replicator Capabilities Focused on All Domain Attritable Autonomous Systems
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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant

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

From The Services

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Army

African Lion Emphasizes Partnership

African Lion Emphasizes Partnership
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Marine Corps

Fitness Instructors Challenge Their Strength

Fitness Instructors Challenge Their Strength
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Navy

Hospital Uses Tech to Get Force Back in the Fight

Hospital Uses Tech to Get Force Back in the Fight
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Air Force

Future of Flight on Display in California

Future of Flight on Display in California
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Space Force

Space Command Leaders Travel to Indo-Pacific

Space Command Leaders Travel to Indo-Pacific
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National Guard

Guard Partner Ecuador Receives C-130H

Guard Partner Ecuador Receives C-130H

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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