Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Oct. 19, 2023
Kunsan pilots open doors to ROK Air Force partners

The 80th Fighter Squadron hosted ROKAF pilots, giving them a tour of facilities and demonstrating some of their daily operations. Throughout the day, both groups shared contingency tactics and procedures to boost interoperability of the combined ROK-U.S. Force.
Oct. 19, 2023
Decade of Developments Changed DOD's Focus on Weapons of Mass Destruction

Nearly a decade ago, the DOD's strategy for countering weapons of mass destruction was focused largely on places like Iran, North Korea and extremist organizations. Today, that focus has changed to address new realities.
Oct. 19, 2023
Austin Says Croatia's Support for Ukraine Is Commendable

Croatia's commitment to Ukraine consists of numerous military equipment donations, including all of its Mi-8 helicopters, as well as humanitarian assistance, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Oct. 19, 2023
DOD Report Details Chinese Efforts to Build Military Power

China is continuing its efforts to overturn the international rules-based order and is building an increasingly effective military to further these aims, a senior defense official said.
Oct. 18, 2023
U.S., U.K. Defense Leaders Consult on Israel, Ukraine, AUKUS and More

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps discussed the Hamas attack on Israel and the continuing Russian invasion of Ukraine during Pentagon meetings.
Oct. 18, 2023
Maryland Air Guard, Estonian Partners Focus on Cyber Defense

The Maryland Air National Guard partnered with Estonia’s Cyber Command Sept. 17-20 to host the cybersecurity exercise Baltic Blitz 23.
Oct. 17, 2023
U.S. Accuses China of Conducting 'Centralized, Concerted' Campaign of Harassment of Aircraft

DOD officials believe the unsafe interceptions of U.S. and allied aircraft in international airspace by Chinese officials is to "coerce a change in lawful U.S. operational activity," the assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs said.
Oct. 17, 2023
DOD Increases Deterrence Posture in Middle East, Continues Aid to Israel

The Defense Department completed five separate C-17 Globemaster III missions to deliver assistance, including munitions, to meet Israel's needs in the wake of the deadly attacks by Hamas terrorists, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.
Oct. 16, 2023
188th Wing Airman travels to Japan as part of nine-person team

The Bilateral Intelligence Analysis Cell (BIAC) has quietly etched its place in history as the first-ever bilateral intelligence operation between the United States and Japan’s armed forces at Yokota Air Base, Japan, in September.
Oct. 16, 2023
Southcom Aims to Create Maintenance Partnerships With South American Nations

As part of the Theater Maintenance Partnership Initiative, U.S. Southern Command will help partner nations in South America better maintain equipment purchased from the U.S.