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U.S., Turkish Defense Officials Discuss Syria, Other Issues at Pentagon Meeting
February 22, 2019 — U.S. and Turkish defense officials met at the Pentagon to discuss the future of operations in Syria and the other areas where the two countries fight together. ... MORE

Acting Secretary Pleased With Progress of Coalition to Defeat ISIS
February 15, 2019 — Acting Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan said he is pleased with the progress of the coalition to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, and he reiterated America’s steadfast support for the effort.... MORE

Cyber Command Expects Lessons From 2018 Midterms to Apply in 2020
February 14, 2019 — Efforts to protect the 2018 midterm elections from foreign interference are expected to be studied and reapplied to protect the November 2020 elections, the commander of U.S. Cyber Command said on Capitol Hill.... MORE

Special Operations Leaders Testify Before Senate on SOF Global Posture
February 14, 2019 — The assistant secretary of defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict discussed the global posture of the nation’s special operations enterprise during a hearing on Capitol Hill.... MORE

Shanahan: NATO Allies Unified in Face of Security Threats
February 14, 2019 — NATO allies have recognized the threats facing the world and are putting their money where their mouths are, plussing up defense spending by $100 billion, Acting Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan said at the conclusion of the alliance’s defense ministers conference in Brussels.... MORE

U.S. Forces Korea Commander: Tensions Down, But Guard Still Up
February 12, 2019 — While tensions are down along the Demilitarized Zone separating North and South Korea, the process has not gone far enough for forces there to relax, the commander of U.S. Forces Korea told the Senate Armed Services Committee.... MORE

Indo-Pacific Command Worried About China’s Path
February 12, 2019 — The commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command told Congress that he is encouraged about progress with Asia’s near-term threat — North Korea — but is worried about the path China is on.... MORE

DIA Report Details Threats to America’s Space-Based World
February 11, 2019 — The Defense Intelligence Agency’s report titled “Challenges to Security in Space" said that space enables the modern world, and the United States needs to maintain its progress in this critical domain if it hopes to lead in the future. ... MORE

Defense Intelligence Agency Releases Report on Challenges to U.S. Security in Space
February 11, 2019 — The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) today released “Challenges to Security in Space,” a report that examines the space and counterspace programs that could challenge U.S. or partner interests in the space domain.... MORE

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford's Phone Call with Croatian Chief of Defense Gen. Mirko Sundov
February 6, 2019 — Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. Patrick S. Ryder provided the following readout: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. spoke with Croatian Chief of Defense Gen. Mirko Sundov Feb. 4. ... MORE