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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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News

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DOD Awards $2.8M for Collaborative University Social Science Research Under the Minerva Research Initiative

DOD Awards $2.8M for Collaborative University Social Science Research Under the Minerva Research Initiative
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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov
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On-Camera Press Briefing

On-Camera Press Briefing

From The Services

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Army

U.S., Tunisian Public Affairs Specialists Unite for Exercise

U.S., Tunisian Public Affairs Specialists Unite for Exercise
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Marine Corps

'Our Stories of Helmand Province Will Be Etched in Steel'

'Our Stories of Helmand Province Will Be Etched in Steel'
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Navy

Leader Issues 'National Call to Maritime Service'

Leader Issues 'National Call to Maritime Service'
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Air Force

Eglin Honors Fallen Explosive Ordnance Disposal Troops

Eglin Honors Fallen Explosive Ordnance Disposal Troops
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Space Force

Space Flag Exercise Strengthens Readiness

Space Flag Exercise Strengthens Readiness
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National Guard

Tennessee Troops Win Sullivan Cup

Tennessee Troops Win Sullivan Cup

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