The National Defense Industrial Strategy lays out long-term priorities that will guide DOD actions and resource prioritization with the aim of creating a modern, resilient defense industrial ecosystem.
U.S. and partners' forces conducted defensive strikes against military targets in Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen following a series of attacks launched by the armed rebel group against commercial ships operating in the Red Sea.
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder held a press briefing.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III issued a statement on coalition strikes in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.
Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks met with Bulgarian Minister of Defense Todor Tagarev at the Pentagon to discuss a range of regional and bilateral issues.
The review will assess whether DOD's policies and procedures are sufficient to ensure timely, appropriate notifications and the effective transition of authorities as may be warranted due to unavailability of senior leadership.