Defense Security Cooperation Agency

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐬! The Defense Security Cooperation Agency is seeking dynamic student interns to join our team! Those eager to play a role in strengthening global security should apply. 𝘓𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: Arlington, VA 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨: January 2025 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲? 𝘎𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦: Engage in meaningful projects with various DSCA offices.  𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘚𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴: Build your resume and enhance your professional skill set. 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵: Discover new career paths and areas of interest. 𝑨𝑷𝑷𝑳𝒀 𝑵𝑶𝑾 𝒐𝒏 𝑼𝑺𝑨𝑱𝒐𝒃𝒔!  https://lnkd.in/eFxbZk7H #paidinternships #DSCA

Registration is now open for the 2024 Annual Security Cooperation (SC) Conference held in Washington, D.C. on October 27-30th. This year’s theme, “Building Lasting Partnerships: What have We Learned?” will explore working more effectively and sustainably with allies and partners through bringing together practitioners, policymakers, and researchers under the Chatham House Rule. Follow the link below for further information on the registration processes: hashtag #SC #SecurityCooperation #DSCU

Defense Institute of International Legal Studies (DIILS)-housed within DSCA's Defense Security Cooperation University-partnered with legal colleagues from the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense (MOD) in the creation of a training course focused on Operational Law. This training is specifically tailored to train Ukrainian legal advisors who provide guidance to battlefield commanders. Read more at the post linked below:

Effective August 1, DSCA Deputy Director Mike Miller will assume duties as Acting DSCA Director. This account will feature Mr. Miller’s speaking engagements and thoughts on security cooperation. The DSCA Deputy Director account will take a brief hiatus until a new Director and Deputy Director are selected by the Department of Defense. To see the official DSCA press release, go to: https://lnkd.in/eGgimvQj #securitycooperation #dsca #dscu #isg #drmi #diils #departmentofdefense

Friends of the DSCA Director LinkedIn account: It has been a great honor to lead DSCA and the U.S. security cooperation enterprise for the last 2 ½ years. I could think of no better way to conclude my 39 years of federal service. I can say that we have accomplished more than anyone could have anticipated. While working to evolve the FMS system through deliberate and iterative improvement efforts, we also played a key role in advancing our National Defense Strategy and U.S. foreign policy interests in the most complex and dynamic security environment our nation has faced in decades. I am especially proud of our work in establishing the new Defense Security Cooperation Service, which positions the Department’s workforce at the forefront of identifying capability gaps with our partners and connecting them with the expertise, resources, and support that only the United States can provide. It reflects a sweeping reform, and I look forward to seeing it bear fruit and shape how coalitions work together to advance our common interests. Current DSCA Deputy Director Mr. Mike Miller will serve as Acting Director as the Department works to select my permanent successor. I have full confidence in his ability to lead this Agency through this transition. #securitycooperation #dsca #dscu #isg #drmi #diils #departmentofdefense

From July 21-25, 2024, I participated in the Farnborough International Airshow in London, UK along with key leaders from the United States Department of Defense of Defense. With the dynamic security environment in Europe and the unprecedented global demand for U.S. defense articles acquired through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) system, this trade show was an excellent opportunity to engage with U.S. allies and partner nations as well as U.S. defense industry representatives. With 1,262 exhibitors, 250 U.S. defense companies and 102 visiting countries in attendance, Farnborough is one of the premier international trade shows. While there, I held several industry engagements to discuss ongoing and future FMS programs and issues. I also had several valuable engagements with U.S. allies and partner nations focused on the strength of the defense industrial base and how best to partner with U.S. industry to meet demand. I also took the opportunity to speak at a roundtable organized by the Aerospace Industries Association. This gathering gave me the opportunity to discuss initiatives through the Continuous Process Improvement Board and Competitive Financing, which we have been highlighting throughout the summer. As my final trade show prior to retirement, this was a fitting end to my time in government service. While I’m all too aware of the challenges facing the Security Cooperation enterprise, it was remarkable to see how the U.S. defense industry -- and our vast network of alliances and partnerships -- are prepared to face, and overcome, these challenges. #dsca #securitycooperation #foreignmilitarysales #farnbourough #departmentofdefense #osdp #fia2024

The 2024 DOD Arctic Strategy lays out steps DOD will take, working alongside our Allies and partners, to preserve the Arctic as a secure and stable region in which the U.S. Homeland is defended and our vital national interests are safeguarded. It builds upon guidance laid out in the 2022 National Security Strategy and 2022 National Defense Strategy and is part of DODs effort to implement the 2022 National Strategy for the Arctic Region. Check out the link below to read the full press release and to see the 2024 DOD Arctic Strategy. https://lnkd.in/eWWW4HND

Announcing the latest ISG Heron – a quarterly newsletter that shines a spotlight on our work in Security Cooperation and Institutional Capacity Building and showcases the dedicated individuals behind these important initiatives. https://lnkd.in/gTnUCDSd In this issue, ISG:     • Spotlights our successful bi-annual on-site in Monterey. • Highlights DASD for Cyber Policy’s visit to Monterey. • Welcomes two new, accomplished Regional Advising Experts. • Profiles how the Institute lends expertise to two key African conventions. • Offers a standing ovation to ISG’s Maritime Security Functional Lead, Mr. Tim Doorey. • Celebrates our five-year milestone with a brief snapshot of the Institute’s accomplishments. • Explores the reinvention of the Women, Leadership, and National Defense resident course. • Marks the signing of Panama’s first Joint Operating Concept. • Showcases a brief roundup of the external fora in which ISG colleagues present and publish. Like what you read? Pass it on to a colleagues or friend. Sign up to receive The ISG Heron directly to your inbox each month by clicking the link at the bottom of this ISG Heron issue. #DSCA #DSCU #ISG #HeronSpotting #inthisissue 

DSCA wishes everyone a Happy Fourth of July!   Nearly 250 years ago, our burgeoning nation found itself amidst upheaval and global competition. During the American Revolution, the Continental Congress relied upon alliances and partnerships to help secure our country’s freedom. Though times have changed, certain principles have not: Common challenges demand common action. DSCA takes pride in continuing this tradition, advancing U.S. national security and foreign policy by supporting Allies and forging partnerships around the world, for the common good.   #dsca #dscu #isg #diils #drmi #securitycooperation #departmentofdefense #statedepartment #strongertogether #fourthofjuly”  

The Defense Security Cooperation University’s College of Strategic Security Cooperation (CSSC) recently partnered with the U.S. Department of State (DoS) and the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) to present a continuing education webinar on increasing partner nation female participation and representation in education and training opportunities.    The 2023 Women Peace and Security (WPS) Strategy and National Action Plan, https://lnkd.in/ep9dvJ5G, directs the U.S. government to “seek and support the preparation and meaningful participation of women and girls in civic and political leadership, in informal and formal decision-making processes, and in institutions related to peace and security.” The session discussed how to address the participation line of effort as it relates to education and training.   More than 140 Department of Defense personnel, the gender advisory workforce, and the security cooperation workforce attended the virtual event. Webinar presenters included Ms. Lia Miller (DoS), Mr. Matthew Mullins-Hall (DoS), Dr. Saira Yamin (NWC), Mr. Clay Benton (DSCU), and Dr. Fabiana Perera (DSCU’s CSSC.)   #dsca #dscu #wps #partnerships