April 20, 2023

DIILS Partners with Ukraine

CAPT Ian Wexler, Defense Institute of International Legal Studies (DIILS) Director, led a DIILS team in a recent meeting with lawyers from the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). The Institutional Capacity Building engagement was a vibrant discussion on the law of armed conflict in the context of the current conflict as part of AFU efforts to review, improve, and standardize its training for the whole force. Additional topics discussed included the role of legal advice provided to commanders and other operational staff with respect to operational planning, cultural property protection, and targeting and collateral damage estimation.

April 14, 2023

ISG Turns Four

ISG Turns Four!  The Institute for Security Governance, a Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) organization, celebrated its fourth birthday on April 14th.  Please read this brief snapshot of their FY22 accomplishments in the pursuit of advancing Security Cooperation.

April 10, 2023

Women in Defense Advising: The Value of Women in Building Institutional Capacity

Women are playing an increasingly influential role in U.S. defense and national security. Evidence of this can be found right here at the Defense Security Cooperation University’s Institute for Security Governance (ISG). Two notable examples include Ms. Karen Bonaby and Ms. Kelly Peters – highly effective and experienced Resident Advisors, who recently shared some of their insights and experiences that highlight the value of including women in defense advising. 

April 4, 2023

Ukrainian delegation visits Fort Lee for humanitarian demining discussions

FORT LEE, Va. — FORT LEE, Va. - The Humanitarian Demining Training Center at Fort Lee hosted a small delegation from Ukraine along with participants from the U.S. government and other organizations March 30 to discuss demining aid and support for the Eastern European nation. The event, held at the Michael K. Williams Multi-Purpose Room at the Army Logistics University, functioned essentially as an exchange of ideas between government and military officials, non-governmental organizations and others involved in ongoing demining efforts in the Ukraine. Eight Ukrainians were on hand for the one-day conference.

April 4, 2023

To Walk the Earth in Safety: New Report Showcases U.S. Global Leadership in Conventional Weapons Destruction and Landmine Clearance

On April 4, 2023, the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs released the 22nd Edition of To Walk the Earth in Safety, an illustrated report summarizing the accomplishments of the U.S. Conventional Weapons Destruction (CWD) Program in fiscal year 2022.

March 1, 2023

Regional Centers Central to Security Cooperation, Agency Director Says

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency might be best known as a key player in the U.S. military's foreign military sales program. But the agency also has a role as executive agent for six regional security centers which are important to national security, said DSCA's director. 

March 1, 2023

Allies, Partners Central to U.S. Integrated Deterrence Effort

Both Russia and China figure heavily into the content of the 2022 National Defense Strategy, which was released in October. Within the strategy, integrated deterrence — including increased partnerships with American allies and partners — plays a central role to defending against both the acute and strategic threats posed by those two nations.

Feb. 28, 2023

Defense Officials: U.S. Ensures Accountability of Systems Supplied to Ukraine

The United States has provided $31.7 billion in support since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine a year ago. Allies and partners have provided over $19 billion during that timeframe.

Feb. 28, 2023

NCOs Key to Ukrainian Military Successes Against Russia 

Since 2014, the United States has sent Ukraine more than $32.4 billion in security assistance, and while the transfer of equipment is important in Ukraine's defense, the training aspect of this aid may have longer term implications. These military capabilities — including Javelins, tanks, air defense systems and more — have been crucial, but Ukraine's investment in developing a noncommissioned officer corps may be the key to victory against the Russian invader.

Jan. 31, 2023

New Policy Creating Credit Assured Payment Schedules, Opportunity For Input

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) issued policy for a new term of sale called, “Credit Assured Payment Schedules” (CAPS).  CAPS makes the United States a more competitive partner by providing an alternative to the standard “Cash Upon Acceptance” term of sale, which requires full payment upfront.  The new CAPS term of sale is intended for partners who do not qualify for payment schedules under previous policy.