Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Dec. 6, 2023
Austin Meets With Ukrainian Minister of Defense at Pentagon

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov at the Pentagon to discuss Ukraine's strategic goals for the coming year and a long-term vision for a future force.
Dec. 6, 2023
DOD Hosts Singapore Defense Minister for Security Discussions

The U.S. and Singapore have been working hard to expand their defense cooperation over the years, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Dec. 6, 2023
Austin Ushers in U.S.-Ukrainian Defense Industrial Base Partnership

Ukraine's ability to produce critical military equipment domestically is key to its ability to maintain lasting freedom and sovereignty within its borders, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Dec. 6, 2023
Austin Welcomes Strengthened Defense Ties With Sweden

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed new steps to build upon the U.S.-Sweden defense relationship after meeting with Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson at the Pentagon.
Dec. 6, 2023
16th Air Force cyber warriors increase interoperability during Cyber Coalition 2023

Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) served as the Air component command and U.S. representative for NATO’s annual Cyber Coalition exercise, Nov. 27–Dec. 1
Dec. 6, 2023
USAF and Paraguayan Air Force Pilots Execute ‘Shoulder-to-Shoulder’ Flying Operations

Members of the 571st Mobility Support Air Advisory Squadron (MSAS) and 818th MSAS conducted combined shoulder-to-shoulder flying operations with the Paraguayan Air Force (Fuerza Aerea de Paraguay – FAP) in mid-September 2023.
Dec. 5, 2023
DOD Seeks to Quell Violent Extremism in Africa's Sahel Region

Violent extremist organizations have taken advantage of weak governments and failed states across the Sahel region, the assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs said.
Dec. 5, 2023
Official Says 2023 Was 'Most Transformative' for DOD in Indo-Pacific

This has been the most transformative year for U.S. force posture in the Indo-Pacific in a generation, Ely Ratner, assistant defense secretary for Indo-Pacific security affairs, said.
Dec. 5, 2023
SAF/IA Publishes Fall International Airmen & Guardians Newsletter

Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs published the latest edition of its International Airmen and Guardians newsletter Dec. 5.
Dec. 5, 2023
Arkansas Air Guard Medics Provide Free Medical Care in Guatemala

Thirty-six Arkansas National Guardsmen from the 188th Wing at Ebbing Air National Guard base in Fort Smith and the 189th Airlift Wing at Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville departed Dec. 1 for a seven-day mission providing free medical care in Guatemala City.