Defense Official Statement on AUKUS Pillar 2 and Exercise Maritime Big Play
October 24, 2024
October 24, 2024
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news:
The following statement can be attributed to Ms. Madeline Mortelmans who is currently performing the duties of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy, Plans and Capabilities. Her office is lead for both pillars of AUKUS within the department and is in close partnership with all of the DOD stakeholders.
"Secretary Austin has said several times in . . .
The following statement can be attributed to Ms. Madeline Mortelmans who is currently performing the duties of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy, Plans and Capabilities. Her office is lead for both pillars of AUKUS within the department and is in close partnership with all of the DOD stakeholders.
"Secretary Austin has said several times in . . .