Members review new satellite capabilities and potential challenges. Spain and Luxembourg joined the U.S., France, Italy, and the U.K. as new providers of military satellite communications to NATO.…
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Sweden Becomes Full NATO Member
Abandons tradition of neutrality, becomes 32nd nation in the alliance. Sweden became a full member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on Thursday after Hungary submitted its…
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Defense Secretary Attends NATO Meetings Virtually
Secretary Austin returned to the hospital this week with a bladder issue. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin canceled his trip to Brussels to attend NATO defense talks in…
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White House Determined to Pass Aid for Ukraine Through Congress
The national security advisor said there is no “plan B.” National security advisor Jake Sullivan emphasized the White House’s dedication to passing additional aid for Ukraine through Congress,…
Read MoreDefense Secretary Returns to Pentagon
Offers condolences for three U.S. soldiers killed in Jordan. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin returned to the Pentagon on Monday after working from home after a stay in the…
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Two Russian Nationals Charged with Hacking
They attempted to gain access to computers in the U.S., UK, and other countries. A federal grand jury has indicted two Russian nationals with charges of conspiracy to…
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President Orders Reserve Forces to Help in Atlantic Resolve
Designated as a contingency operation to aid in defense efforts. President Joe Biden recently issued an executive order to mobilize up to 3,000 personnel from military reserve forces…
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Senate Bill Seeks to Keep U.S. in NATO
Unilateral presidential withdrawal would be prohibited. A bipartisan group of senators has revived legislation proposing measures to prevent U.S. presidents from withdrawing from NATO without Senate approval. Senators…
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President Biden to Meet King Charles III Next Week
Trips to Lithuania and Finland will follow. President Biden will depart July 9 for the United Kingdom where he has engagements to meet with King Charles III at…
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President’s Agenda Rescheduled for Root Canal
Quick oral surgery after tooth pain began on Sunday. President Joe Biden postponed a number of obligations on Monday to receive his second root canal. He reported tooth…
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