Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

May 30, 2025
Hegseth Outlines U.S. Vision for Indo-Pacific, Addresses China Threat

While delivering plenary remarks at the 2025 Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlined to numerous Asian ally countries DOD's vision for the Indo-Pacific region, while addressing the strategic threat posed by China.
May 30, 2025
SecAF gives commencement speech to USAFA Class of 2025

In his first public speech as the 27th Secretary of the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink reflected on the cadets’ time at the Academy.
May 29, 2025
Africom Strives to Empower African Nations' Security Efforts

Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley spoke about U.S. Africa Command's objectives in Africa at the conclusion of the 37-nation African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, which the U.S. and Kenya co-hosted.
May 29, 2025
The DARC Side of Acquisitions – a Case Study in Space Acquisitions

The Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) team was racing to field an advanced radar system capable of providing improved sensitivity, accuracy, capacity, and agile tracking; a significant cut above what current radar could achieve for Space Domain Awareness (SDA) in the Geosynchronous
May 29, 2025
Royal Thai Air Force, Washington Guard Finalize Plans for Enduring Partners 2025

SPOKANE, Wash. – Airmen with the Washington Air National Guard and the Royal Thai Air Force assembled in western Washington May 19-24 to finalize plans for Enduring Partners 2025, an exercise involving RTAF and the Washington Air National Guard to be held this summer in Thailand.During the recent
May 29, 2025
Inter-Pacific Air Forces Academy forges multinational leaders

“I arrived with an open mind … little did I know that the bonds formed here will extend well beyond the classroom.” These were the words of Singapore Air Force Military Expert 2 S. Samraj, 138th Squadron imagery analyst, upon graduation from the Inter-Pacific Junior Enlisted Leader Forum (IPJELF)
May 28, 2025
U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific Commander Highlights Growing Role of Space in Regional Security at Australian Space Summit

U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Anthony Mastalir, USSF Indo-Pacific commander, emphasized the critical role of space capabilities in ensuring stability across the Indo-Pacific region at Australian Space Summit 2025 on May 27-28.
May 28, 2025
US and Moroccan forces deliver medical care to 10,000 during African Lion 25

ANZI, Morocco - U.S. joint forces worked alongside the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR) at the humanitarian civic assistance (HCA) field hospital from May 11 to 23, 2025, to positively impact the health and well-being of local communities near Anzi, Morocco. During that time, medical personnel from
May 27, 2025
C-130s deliver US, Spanish paratroopers to Latvia, demonstrating Allied strength in Swift Response 25

SR25 is one of three major exercises under DEFENDER 25, an annual U.S. Army-led deployment and training event with 29 participating nations conducting exercise response operations and increasing interoperability alongside allies and partners.
May 27, 2025
COMPACAF visits U.S. bases in Japan to reinforce readiness, strengthen deterrence

Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, visited Misawa and Kadena Air Bases May 19-21, engaging directly with Airmen and reaffirming PACAF’s commitment to forward presence, combat readiness and strategic deterrence in the Indo-Pacific.