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Blowback over Defense Secretary's hospitalization sparks shock and anger

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's secret hospitalization raises concerns in Washington. Shock and anger spread as the Pentagon and White House remain in the...

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White House says Lloyd Austin will stay in job despite ‘lack of transparency’

US defense secretary retains Biden’s confidence, says White House spokesperson after Austin secretly spent three days in hospital

The Guardian - US

Defense Secretary Austin's hospital stay under review amid bipartisan criticism

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospital stay sparks controversy as White House vows to review and potentially reform process and procedure. Congressman c...

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Pentagon's handling of Austin hospitalization roils Congress - Roll Call

Lawmakers are demanding answers after Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin did not swiftly disclose that he was hospitalized.

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Lloyd Austin first went into hospital on 22 December – Pentagon

US defence secretary’s deputy, Kathleen Hicks, took over thinking Austin was on vacation when he was in intensive care – unknown to even the president

The Guardian - AU

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin hospitalized after medical procedure, raises questions

Breaking news on Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin being hospitalized after an elective medical procedure. Questions arise about the delayed disclosure.

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The Pentagon adds new details about Austin's secretive hospital stay and the delay in telling Biden

The Pentagon is releasing new details about Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s nearly weeklong hospitalization

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Defense Secretary Austin's hospitalization raises transparency and national security concerns

Dive into the mysterious hospitalization of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and the uproar over the lack of transparency in this captivating news story.

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Defense Secretary Austin's secretive hospitalization sparks questions and criticism

Discover the mysterious and secretive hospitalization of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, leaving top officials and the public in the dark. The political fa...

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US defense secretary says he takes ‘full responsibility’ for secret hospitalisation

Lloyd Austin apologises for lack of disclosure but questions about medical procedure and the secrecy surrounding it remain unanswered

The Guardian - US

Pentagon working to restore benefits to LGBTQ+ veterans forced out under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

The Pentagon is beginning a new effort to contact former service members who may have been forced out of the military and deprived of years of benefits due to policies targeting their sexual orientation, starting with those who served under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.”

The Independent UK

US military plans to unleash thousands of autonomous war robots over next two years

The United States military plans to start using thousands of autonomous weapons systems in the next two years in a bid to counter China’s growing power, US Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks announced in a speech on Monday.

The Conversation

US to counter growing size of China’s military with ‘autonomous systems’

Deputy Secretary of Defense says China’s military has scaled up but US maintains advantage with military technology.

Al Jazeera

US to announce $345 million military aid package for Taiwan

The U.S. is set to announce a $345 million military aid package for Taiwan that includes key defense systems that would be critical against any attack on the island

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First Ford F-150 Lightning Trucks Arrive At US Army’s Fort Carson

The first batch of Ford F-150 Lightning trucks has arrived at the United States Army’s Fort Carson in Colorado, signaling the start of the military’s transition to zero-emissions vehicles.

The Hindu

India, U.S. discuss possibilities of co-producing jet engines, long-range artillery and infantry vehicles

“So the jet engine deal will take India’s capability in the aircraft industry to a new level.”

Salon

Jon Stewart corners Pentagon official

"I can't figure out how $850 billion to a department means that the rank and file still have to be on food stamps"

Tribune News Service

‘Watershed’ $1 trillion defense budget on the horizon

WASHINGTON — The $1 trillion American defense budget is in sight.

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‘Watershed’ $1 trillion defense budget on the horizon - Roll Call

As the Pentagon unveils its $842 billion budget request for fiscal 2024, the prospect of a $1 trillion defense budget looms.

The Independent UK

Defense budget speeds toward $1 trillion, with China in mind

The Pentagon intends to load up on advanced missiles, space defense and modern jets in its largest defense request in decades in order to meet the threat it perceives from China

The Independent UK

How Ukraine war has shaped US planning for a China conflict

As the war rages on in Ukraine, the United States is doing more than supporting an ally

Dynamite News

NSA Doval, US Deputy Defence Secy Hicks Discuss Priorities For US-India Bilateral Partnership

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held a meeting with US Deputy Secretary of Defence Kathleen Hicks and discussed priorities for the US-India bilateral defence partnership. Read further on Dynamite News:

Reuters

Conference room in Germany morphs into nerve center for Western weapons shipments to Ukraine

Two blocks from a casino and Burger King is a medium-sized room covered with a blue carpet that until four months ago was occasionally used to welcome personnel starting their jobs at the United States' European Command headquarters.

Reuters

U.S. confident Finland, Sweden will resolve Turkish concerns -deputy defense secretary

The United States is confident that Finland and Sweden will be able to resolve Turkish concerns for their membership to NATO, Deputy U.S. Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said on Tuesday.

Roll Call

Pentagon to work with Congress to mitigate inflation's budget bite - Roll Call

The Defense Department will seek supplemental funding from Congress if inflation cuts too much into its buying power.

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