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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

Spotlight on NATO

NATO is a transatlantic alliance of 32 like-minded North American and European countries securing peace since 1949.

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Spotlight on NATO
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News

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On-Camera Press Briefing

On-Camera Press Briefing
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Concludes 10th Visit to Indo-Pacific

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Concludes 10th Visit to Indo-Pacific
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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin Ill's Meetings With Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Senior Cambodian Officials

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin Ill's Meetings With Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Senior Cambodian Officials

From The Services

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Army

Army Opens Modular Metal Parts Facility

Army Opens Modular Metal Parts Facility
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Marine Corps

AI Integration Boosts Supply Chains

AI Integration Boosts Supply Chains
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Navy

U.S., Allied Forces Showcase Advanced Capabilities

U.S., Allied Forces Showcase Advanced Capabilities
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Air Force

Defender Equipment Enters Final Phase

Defender Equipment Enters Final Phase
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Space Force

Program Enhances Combatant Command Operations

Program Enhances Combatant Command Operations
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National Guard

Guardsmen Complete Emergency Response Training

Guardsmen Complete Emergency Response Training

Veteran Resource

Interactive Experiences

Multimedia

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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