The Trump administration has directed the Pentagon to develop military options to ensure the United States' unrestricted access to the Panama Canal.
In the coming weeks, a Stryker armored brigade and an aviation battalion will arrive at the U.S. southwestern border.
The US Department of Defense is preparing for challenges from China and Russia by modernizing its arsenal and strengthening cooperation with allies.
The Pentagon is considering the possibility of postponing the meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, scheduled for October 12, due to changes in the plans of the U.S. President.
