Jim Mattis.
United States 26th Secretary of Defense
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Active this week
One to three months ago
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In 2017, Jim Mattis's budget requests were made to Congress regarding funding for the defeat of the Islamic State, support for Iraqi forces, and the organization of CTS.Some support1 report
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The administration is seeking judicial review of military policy, with the DOJ intervening in the court case and Jim Mattis involved in policy implementation.Some support2 reports
Gone quiet
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Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis traveled to New Delhi for defense talks, monitoring the situation in Idlib province and rebuffing claims from the Russian defense ministry.Some support1 report
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The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, a unified combatant command renamed by Jim Mattis in 2018, now has jurisdiction extending to the western border of India.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump and Jim Mattis, both members of the Quad grouping, are involved in developments concerning the Indo-Pacific, with Trump's refusal threatening the summit.Some support1 report
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Around Jim Mattis this week
News at the entities that move Jim Mattis most-
PENTAGON OperationalHeather Wilson opposed a Space Corps advocated by Mike Rogers within the Defense Department.Moves Jim Mattis
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Raytheon OperationalRaytheon and Lockheed Martin are securing multi-billion dollar contracts for missile sales to NATO forces in Europe.Moves Jim Mattis
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Boeing OperationalGE Aerospace approved French turbine oil for Boeing 787 engines, which Air France trials supported.Moves Jim Mattis
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New Delhi TransactionalOrgan donation excellence recognized nationally.Moves Jim Mattis
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Islamic State OperationalBaghdad is seeking a resolution to the crisis caused by the Islamic State.Moves Jim Mattis
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Indo-Pacific Mentioned togetherChina challenges US forces in the Indo-Pacific region.Moves Jim Mattis
Connections
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New Delhi Transactional
Jim Mattis traveled to New Delhi for defense talks.
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PENTAGON Operational
Mattis functions as a high-level official whose policy decisions are implemented through the structure and mandate of the Pentagon.
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Boeing Operational
Jim Mattis intervened to increase Boeing's procurement of specific munitions.
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Raytheon Operational
Raytheon receives strategic input from Jim Mattis regarding defense procurement and policy.
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Idlib Shared context
Jim Mattis's professional focus, as a figure in defense policy, is contextually linked to the geopolitical situation in Idlib.
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Islamic State Operational
Jim Mattis's policy and budget requests are directed towards the defeat of Islamic State.
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Indo-Pacific Mentioned together
Jim Mattis commented on the concept of deepening connectivity within the Indo-Pacific region.
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Virginia Military Institute Operational
Jim Mattis interacted with VMI cadets during a visit in 2018.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
1 eventAugust 2026
1 eventShow 2 earlier months
June 2026
2 events- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, a unified combatant command renamed by Jim Mattis in 2018, now has jurisdiction extending to the western border of India.
- Donald Trump and Jim Mattis, both members of the Quad grouping, are involved in developments concerning the Indo-Pacific, with Trump's refusal threatening the summit.