Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

April 20, 2023
USSPACECOM Holds Discussions With Allies

U.S. Space Command held discussions with multiple allies during Space Symposium 38 in Colorado Springs, Colo., Apr. 17-20.
April 20, 2023
U.S. Air Force tankers moved to NATO’s Eastern Flank, strengthen collective defense

U.S.-based tanker aircraft began working at their new primary location in Poland, March 10, as part of a U.S. Air Forces in Europe activity called Copper Arrow, demonstrating U.S. European Command’s efforts to bolster security on NATO’s eastern flank with forward stationed and deployed forces.
April 20, 2023
Kadena Hosts Pacific, Japanese Air Force leaders

U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, middle, speaks with leaders from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force about joint operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 16, 2023. Cooperation among Allies and partners is critical in deterring aggression and enhancing interoperability
April 19, 2023
USSPACECOM, Polish Ministry of National Defence, and Polish Space Agency Sign Space Situational Awareness Sharing Agreement

U.S. Space Command, the Polish Ministry of National Defence, and the Polish Space Agency signed a Space Situational Awareness sharing agreement, Apr. 19, 2023.
April 19, 2023
USSPACECOM, Italian Defence General Staff Sign Liaison Officer Agreement

U.S. Space Command and the Italian Defence General Staff signed an arrangement to assign an Italian liaison officer to USSPACECOM, Apr. 19, 2023.
April 19, 2023
Kendall explains why success in space requires ‘transformational change’

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall offered a blunt assessment of the challenges today in space but also optimism that the United States would maintain its dominance in that domain.
April 19, 2023
Austin: Sweden's Taken Steps Toward Enhancing U.S. Partnership

Following a meeting at the headquarters of the Swedish navy, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III acknowledged the efforts taken by Sweden in the last year to enhance its already strong alliance with the United States.
April 19, 2023
9 AF (AFCENT) Commander flies with 77 EFS, expresses concern over airspace incursions

On April 4th, 2023, Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, 9th Air Force (Air Forces Central) Commander, joined the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron for a combat sortie over Syria in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and the Coalition service members deployed in the region who work with Syrian
April 18, 2023
Leaders Detail U.S. Advantage in Indo-Pacific

Military leaders testified about partnerships, capabilities and security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region at a House Armed Services Committee hearing.
April 18, 2023
DOD Officials Detail Progress With Indo-Pacific Allies, Friends

Defense leaders will chart the progress made in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific region and discuss what more needs to be done during testimony before the House Armed Services Committee.