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Pentagon officials announced a $34 billion contract with Lockheed Martin for 478 F-35 fighter aircraft. The Defense officials highlighted reduced costs and a faster timetable for the…

Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Ellen Lord briefed reporters on her department’s reform efforts and responded to questions.

Defense Secretary Esper hosted a ceremonial swearing-in for Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy.

The Defense Department’s Advisory Committee on Sexual Assault in the Military held its 13th public meeting in Arlington, Virginia. This portion of the event heard from a few of the advisory…

The Defense Department’s Advisory Committee on Sexual Assault in the Military held its 13th public meeting in Arlington, Virginia. This portion of the event heard from several trial defense…

The Defense Department’s Advisory Committee on Sexual Assault in the Military held its 13th public meeting in Arlington, Virginia. This portion of the event heard from several military…

The Defense Department’s Advisory Committee on Sexual Assault in the Military held its 13th public meeting in Arlington, Virginia. This portion of the event included remarks from criminal…

Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair General Joseph Dunford briefed the press about sending military support to Saudi Arabia. The deployment was ordered in response to…

The Department of Defense hosted a National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony at the Pentagon. The event includes remarks from Deputy Defense Secretary David Norquist.

Bahrain’s minister of Defense arrived at the Pentagon for bilateral talks with Defense Secretary Mark Esper.

Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair General Joseph Dunford held a news conference at the Pentagon. Among the issues addressed included the National Defense…

President Trump and Vice President Pence participated in a welcome ceremony at the Pentagon for Defense Secretary Mark Esper. He was confirmed as the 27th secretary of defense by the Senate…

The Defense Department’s Advisory Committee on Sexual Assault in the Military held its 13th public meeting in Arlington, Virginia. The meeting began with a presentation on the fiscal year 2018…

Ellen Lord, undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, briefed reporters on acquisition reform and innovation.

Defense Secretary Mark Esper spoke to reporters after his Mongolian counterpart presented him with a horse, which the secretary announced will be called “Marshall” in honor of U.S. Army…

Navy Secretary Richard Spencer took over as acting secretary of defense pending Senate confirmation of Mark Esper.

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan bid farewell to staff at the Pentagon following his resignation earlier in the week.

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan spoke to reporters after welcoming his Colombian counterpart to the Pentagon for bilateral talks. Topics included Venezuela, Iraq, Iran, and the…

Joint Chiefs Chair General Joseph Dunford and South Korean National Secretary of Defense Jeong Kyeong-doo spoke to reporters after participating in a full honor arrival ceremony at Joint…

Defense Department Comptroller David Norquist and other Pentagon officials briefed reporters on President Trump’s fiscal year 2020 budget proposal.