Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

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.
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.