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U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Japan’s Minister of Defense Gen Nakatani greet each other before participating in an official bilateral meeting in Japan on Dec. 10, 2024. (Photo by Brandi Vincent)

US, Japan reaffirm plans to strengthen military alliance as global conflicts flare up

The military partners are puzzling out new procedures and other operational measures for enhanced bilateral cooperation.

Dec 10, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin and South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun conduct a joint press briefing at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Oct. 30, 2024. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Madelyn Keech)

U.S., South Korea move to enhance their militaries’ technology partnerships

At the Pentagon on Wednesday, defense leaders also discussed concerns around "destabilizing" cooperation between Russia and North Korea.

Oct 30, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

Security fencing set up outside the Washington convention center where the NATO summit will be taking place in Washington, DC, from July 9th to the 11th. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

NATO eyes new tech pursuits with Indo-Pacific partners at D.C. summit

Leading up to this week's NATO summit in Washington, senior U.S. officials previewed leaders’ schedules and reflected on the historical context of this gathering.

Jul 8, 2024 By Brandi Vincent