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Pentagon

Biden Issues Interim National Security Guidance, Puts Defense Focus On People, Readiness, New Systems

By Cal Biesecker

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021

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Biden Issues Interim National Security Guidance, Puts Defense Focus On People, Readiness, New Systems

President Joe Biden. Photo: White House

President Joe Biden on Wednesday issued interim guidance outlining his national security priorities that include investing in the all-volunteer force and their families, sustaining readiness of the Armed Forces, and moving away from irrelevant legacy platforms and weapons to invest in new technologies and capabilities that give the U.S. military the edge in the future. The Interim National Security Strategic Guidance defines the nation’s national security interests broadly and requires working with allies and partners. “It demands creative approaches that…

Congress

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Congress

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