Nov. 1, 2022 DOD releases National Defense Strategy, missile defense, nuclear posture reviews The 2022 National Defense Strategy places a primary focus on the need to sustain and strengthen U.S. deterrence against China and advances a focus on collaboration with a growing network of U.S. allies and partners on shared objectives.
April 5, 2022 Austin: Budget Funds Military to Accomplish Today's, Tomorrow's Missions In the 21st century, military establishments that don't innovate "get left behind," Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III told the House Armed Services Committee during a hearing on the DOD's fiscal year 2023 budget request.
March 9, 2022 Climate Change a Critical Challenge for DOD, Hicks Says Every organization is impacted by climate change, and the Defense Department must be able to mitigate against it while ensuring the nation's security, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks said.
Dec. 4, 2021 Austin Tells Reagan Forum How U.S. Will Take on Challenge of China "China is not 10-feet tall," Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said at the Reagan Library in California, and the United States is not a "country that fears competition."
Nov. 5, 2021 Official Says DOD Is Focused on Threats From State Actors, Terrorists Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby held a briefing with journalists, covering a broad range of topics from China, Russia and Pakistan to COVID-19 vaccinations.
Oct. 12, 2021 While China's Intimidation of Taiwan Continues, U.S. Remains Committed to Taiwanese Self-Defense Despite the recent Chinese show of force, the U.S. will continue to support a peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues, consistent with the wishes and best interests of the people of Taiwan, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said.
June 24, 2021 DOD Officials Say Budget Request Reflects Reforms, Pacing Challenge of China DOD's fiscal year 2022 budget request allots $5 billion for the Pacific Deterrence Initiative to answer threats from China and maintain U.S. competitive advantages in the Indo-Pacific region, the department’s comptroller said.
June 21, 2021 Austin Signs Internal Directive to Unify Department's China Efforts Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III issued an internal directive to laser-focus Defense Department efforts to address China as the nation's number one pacing challenge.