Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

July 18, 2022
Australian Official Sees Shared Mission With U.S.

The Australian deputy prime minister, also the nation's minister of defense, said he found "a real sense of shared mission in this moment" during his recent trip to Washington — the first by an official of Australia's new government.
July 13, 2022
Austin, Marles Discuss Future of Australia, U.S. Alliance

Bound together by shared history, deep friendship and common values, the United States and Australia are standing strong to counter Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
July 12, 2022
Readout of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s travel to Germany

Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. traveled to Germany to deepen the U.S. Air Force partnership with the German Air Force.
June 30, 2022
Biden Says NATO Meets Challenges of Today, Prepares to Counter Threats of Tomorrow

NATO's Madrid Summit has been about answering the challenge Russia has made to Ukraine and all countries by Vladimir Putin's unprovoked war and strengthening the alliance, President Joe Biden said.
June 23, 2022
President Authorizes Another $450 Million Drawdown to Support Ukraine

President Joe Biden has given DOD authorization for a drawdown of up to $450 million to meet Ukraine's critical arms needs in the face of the Russian invasion — the 13th presidential drawdown of DOD stocks since August 2021.
June 17, 2022
Stoltenberg Details NATO Progress in Deterrence, Defense

Russia's invasion of Ukraine dominated the NATO defense ministers' meeting in Brussels, but the ministers — including Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III — also considered a range of actions and programs in preparation for the Madrid Summit.
June 16, 2022
NATO Defense Leaders Set Stage for Alliance Decisions at Madrid Summit

NATO leaders are making long-term plans to deter and defend every inch of alliance territory, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
June 13, 2022
Austin: How the U.S. Walks, Chews Gum at the Same Time

The Indo-Pacific is a U.S. national security strategy priority, but the United States is a global power with global interests and responsibilities, and "we are walking and chewing gum at the same time," Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said in Bangkok.
June 13, 2022
Austin Impressed by Partnership and Professionalism Exhibited by U.S. Unit in Thailand

The U.S. military effort in Thailand is truly a joint endeavor and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III had the opportunity to see it as he met with soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines of the Joint U.S. Military Advisory Group – Thailand.
June 11, 2022
Austin Holds Trilateral Meetings With Indo-Pacific Allies

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held several meetings with allies and partners at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore following his speech detailing U.S. strategy in the Indo-Pacific region.