A Vietnam Coast Guard cutter sails in blue water with trees in the background.

Cutter Transfer Marks U.S., Vietnam Diplomatic Anniversary

The recent transfer of the high-endurance cutter CSB 8022 to Vietnam's Coast Guard marks the 30-year anniversary of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Vietnam, furthering the continued growth of security cooperation in the region.

Three military vehicles hold humanitarian cargo on an Air Force tarmac.

DSCA-Funded Program Delivers Humanitarian Help

Airmen from Travis Air Force Base delivered humanitarian aid to Central America in support of the Denton Program. The DSCA-funded program allows the Secretary of Defense to transport supplies from non-governmental sources for humanitarian assistance.

Bulgaria F-16

U.S. Embassy Sofia Helps Bulgaria Welcome its First F-16

Bulgaria’s first F-16 landed on Wednesday afternoon at the Third Fighter Air Base at Graf Ignatievo. With Prime Minister Rossen Jeliazkov, Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov, Chief of Defense Admiral Emil Eftimov, and U.S. Chargé D’Affaires Susan

Ms. Mary Beth Morgan poses for a portrait in the Army portrait studio at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va

DSCA Welcomes New Deputy Director Mary Beth Morgan

We are delighted to announce that Ms. Mary Beth Morgan has been named the new DSCA Deputy Director.

Security Cooperation personnel sit in a conference room listening to a guest speaker

2024 Security Cooperation Conference: Building Lasting Partnerships

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency’s (DSCA) directorate, the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) facilitated the third Security Cooperation (SC) Conference, titled “Building Lasting Partnerships: What Have We Learned?” October 28–30,

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency’s Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) announced the next stage of the phased launch of the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Certification 2.0 Program. As of October 1, 2024, SCW members can map their Certification 2.0 course requirements by registering for fiscal year (FY) 2025 DSCU courses.

Certification 2.0 Official Launch

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency’s Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) is pleased to announce the next stage of the phased launch of the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Certification 2.0

DSCA Director Mike Miller and DSCS Director Saul Bracero unveil the DSCS logo at the opening ceremony of DSCS

It's official: DSCS is launched!

The launch of the Defense Security Cooperation Service (DSCS) on October 1, 2024, reinforces DSCA’s vision to serve as the source for Security Cooperation expertise for our defense and foreign policy stakeholders.Within the current global climate,

Mr. Matthew Giles Deputy Director poses for his official portrait.

DSCA Announces New Director

We are delighted to announce that Mr. Mike Miller has been named the new DSCA Director. Mr. Miller formerly served as the Deputy Director of DSCA.  He will continue to lead the agency in supporting national security priorities, engaging partners and

Director of DSCA Mr. Michael Miller stands at a podium with Romanian and American flags behind him as he discussed the $920 million FMF direct loan to our partner and ally, Romania.

Signing of FMF Direct Loan

On September 25, 2024, the United States proudly completed the signing of a $920 million Foreign Military Financing direct loan with our ally and partner, Romania. Romania is an anchor of stability along NATO’s eastern flank and Black Sea region and

Retired Director Hursch gives keynote address at Farnborough International Airshow in London

Hursch Retires as Director of DSCA

Today, Mr. James Hursch retired as the Director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) after 39 years of federal service.