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Tag: Security Cooperation

People in civilian clothing and military uniforms inspect munitions in a grassy area during daylight with a military vehicle in the background.

May 29, 2026

Facilitating Foreign Military Sales for the M139 Volcano System

Advancing security cooperation while reinforcing the military’s dedication to delivering innovative solutions that enhance global defense readiness. Find out how the U.S. Army aims to build the capabilities of allies and partners with the M139 Volcano System.

Airmen load cargo into an aircraft at night.

Feb. 10, 2026

Department of War Finalizes Realignment of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency and the Defense Technology Security Administration

The Department of War (DoW) today announced the realignment of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) and the Defense Technology Security Administration (DTSA) to the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment (USW(A&S)).

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

June 25, 2025

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.

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

Oct. 30, 2024

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, 2024, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC. Approximately 450 security cooperation policymakers, scholars, and practitioners convened to bridge scholarship and practical knowledge, aiding the security cooperation workforce to work more effectively and sustainably with allies and partners.

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.

Oct. 1, 2024

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 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.

Oct. 1, 2024

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, there is a tremendous hunger for security cooperation initiatives. This level of performance doesn’t happen without a deliberately developed, professionally trained, and fully supported workforce. DSCS will answer this call, modernizing our security cooperation officer workforce to assist our allies and partners around the globe.

Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Sasha Baker speaks to College of William and Mary students during their visit to the Pentagon

April 29, 2024

Office Works to Unify DOD Responses, Efforts Across the Globe

A football team is only as good as the game plan it follows, and the same could be said for the Defense Department. A football team cannot have the receivers running routes the quarterback doesn't expect, nor can linemen block just whomever they want. This doesn't mean there can't be adjustments as the game progresses, but everyone on the team must work toward a common purpose.

March 26, 2024

17 students complete international partner course at Wright-Patt

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Defense Security Cooperation University’s School of Security Cooperation Studies recently taught an in-resident international partner foreign military sales training class for 17 students representing nine different countries and NATO.

Colonel T. Galbadrakh, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Mongolian Armed Forces, presents Randy “Church” Kee, Director of the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies, coins during a visit

Feb. 21, 2024

Strengthening international security cooperation: Mongolian Armed Forces visit Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — In another significant stride toward increased international security cooperation, Colonel T. Galbadrakh, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Mongolian Armed Forces, made a pivotal visit to the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies on Feb. 14.

U.S. military personnel and two foreign partners stand outside around a gurney in a medical training exercise.

Feb. 20, 2024

Saudi Arabia Hosts U.S. CENTCOM Command Surgeon and Partner Nations For International Military Medicine Conference and Multinational Medical Response Training

Saudi Arabia Military Medical Services hosted the first Multinational Medical Response Training in partnership with the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) Command Surgeon from Feb. 11-13, in Riyadh.