Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Sept. 29, 2022
RAAF, USAF leaders sign Joint Vision Statement in Washington

The Joint Vision Statement builds on the U.S. and Australian strategic partnership and conveys the two countries’ intent to work together to direct and support the development and operations of their air forces.
Sept. 27, 2022
Austin Welcomes Marshall Islands President to Pentagon

The partnership between the United States and the Marshall Islands is strong, and the nations have long shared the vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Sept. 26, 2022
U.S., India Ties Continue to Strengthen, Austin Says

Military cooperation between the U.S. and India is at an all-time high, with service members from both nations regularly conducting exercises together and the two governments routinely sharing information and intelligence.
Sept. 21, 2022
PACAF boss speaks at AFA conference, emphasizes importance of a free and open Indo-Pacific

Wilsbach provided remarks as one of three panelists for a “Preparing for Global Competition” presentation, hosted a media roundtable on “Defending the Indo-Pacific Theater,” and hosted a think tank.
Sept. 14, 2022
U.S.-Japan Defense Leaders Look to Strengthen Rules-Based Order

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III told Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada that the U.S.-Japan alliance is the cornerstone of security in the Indo-Pacific and pledged to make the already close alliance even closer.
Sept. 8, 2022
China May Draw Lessons From Russian Failures in Ukraine

While China is very interested in expanding its sphere of political and military influence in the Indo-Pacific region, it's likely going to be more cautious when it comes to a move as aggressive as an invasion of Taiwan, the undersecretary of defense for policy, said.
Aug. 26, 2022
Groundwork laid for new Inter-Pacific Air Forces Academy

Senior enlisted air force leaders from Australia, Canada, Japan, Mongolia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, the United Kingdom and others collaborated recently with U.S. Pacific Air Forces Command Chief Master Sgt. David R. Wolfe, to lay the foundation for the Inter-Pacific Air Forces
Aug. 15, 2022
Indo-Pacific allies, partners attend Senior Enlisted Leader International Summit

Hosted by Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass, SELIS focused on people, readiness and culture through connections between allies and partners.
July 27, 2022
Building Asymmetric Advantage in Indo-Pacific Part of DOD Approach to Chinese Aggression

The Defense Department's goal is aimed at ensuring the U.S., its partners and allies can continue to enjoy a free and open Indo-Pacific region where both international law and national sovereignty are respected.
July 27, 2022
Building Asymmetric Advantage in Indo-Pacific Part of DOD Approach to Chinese Aggression

The Defense Department's goal is aimed at ensuring the U.S., its partners and allies can continue to enjoy a free and open Indo-Pacific region where both international law and national sovereignty are respected.