The Pentagon press secretary said if 10,000 North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk Oblast enter combat, they are legitimate targets for Ukrainian soldiers.

During the visit to Martin State Air National Guard Base, the group learned about the Maryland Air National Guard's flying mission and cyberspace operations mission.

Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Troy E. Black's visit with Swedish counterparts emphasized the importance of fostering growth among allies and partners not just bilaterally, but within NATO as a whole.

DOD has directed the military services to carry out a series of pilot projects to advance an effort to provide free wireless internet connectivity to service members living in military barracks.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said Russian forces have trained the North Korean soldiers in artillery operations, unmanned aerial vehicle operations and basic infantry tactics to include trench clearing.

The Defense Department's armed services branches recruited 12.5% more people in fiscal year 2024 than in the year prior despite a challenging and disinterested recruiting market.

The Defense Department is closely tracking the unprecedented level of direct military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.