Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

March 16, 2023
Lead Wing completes SOUTHCOM exercise Operation Forward Tiger

After three weeks of training and multinational integration, exercise Operation Forward Tiger came to an end March 4, 2023. The focus was on enhancing interoperability in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief designed to strengthen the longstanding partnership between the Dominican Republic
March 16, 2023
Fifth gen fighters debut in the Philippines during bilateral integration

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan – U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptors from the 525th Fighter Squadron at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson, Alaska, with support from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, traveled to Clark Air Base, Philippines, to integrate and train
March 15, 2023
What Happens in Ukraine Matters to the World, Austin Says

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, spoke to reporters following a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, which comprises nations working to supply Ukraine what it needs to combat Russia's invasion.
March 15, 2023
Emphasis in DOD 2024 Budget Includes Munitions

The Defense Department fiscal year 2024 budget request is still focused on the National Defense Strategy, said Michael J. McCord, undersecretary of defense (comptroller) and chief financial officer.
March 15, 2023
US, Singapore, Thai service members participate in 27th iteration of Cope Tiger

Units from the United States, the Kingdom of Thailand, and the Republic of Singapore Air Forces will participate in the 27th iteration of Exercise Cope Tiger March 16-31, 2023 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand.
March 15, 2023
Space Force Focuses on Partnerships, Spirit, Combat Readiness

The Space Force's $30 billion budget request for fiscal year 2024 is about $3.9 billion over what was enacted for the service in fiscal 2023.
March 15, 2023
Washington National Guard, Thailand Conduct Wildland Firefighting Exchange

The Washington National Guard and service members from the Kingdom of Thailand shared best practices for fighting wildfires during a State Partnership Program exchange in March.
March 15, 2023
Sultanate of Oman Joins Growing State Partnership Program

A relationship formed almost two centuries ago – when the Sultanate of Oman became the first Arab Gulf state to sign a bilateral accord with the United States – deepened this week with the signing of a security cooperation agreement with the Arizona National Guard.
March 14, 2023
DOD Official Says Sub Agreement Will Help Guarantee Free, Open Indo-Pacific

The Australia-United Kingdom-United States agreement spells out the pathway for Australia to acquire a conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine capability.
March 14, 2023
Russian Fighter Strikes U.S. Unmanned Aircraft

A Russian Su-27 aircraft struck an Air Force MQ-9 unmanned aerial vehicle's propeller, causing U.S. forces to bring the MQ-9 down into international waters of the Black Sea.