Dec. 4, 2021 Austin Tells Reagan Forum How U.S. Will Take on Challenge of China "China is not 10-feet tall," Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said at the Reagan Library in California, and the United States is not a "country that fears competition."
Dec. 2, 2021 U.S., South Korean Defense Leaders Assess State of Alliance In a complex and changing security environment in the Indo-Pacific, one constant is the ironclad alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Nov. 29, 2021 Biden Approves Global Posture Review Recommendations President Joe Biden has accepted the recommendations formed by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the global posture review, which will inform the approach to the National Defense Strategy, a Defense Department official said.
Nov. 29, 2021 Mission Partner Environment Cuts Decision Making, Kill Chain The DOD's Mission Partner Environment will allow partner nations to use their own networks to connect to SABRE and seamlessly share information between them so that decisions can be made more quickly.
Nov. 22, 2021 Rules-Based International Order Must Be Protected With Allies, Partners, Indo-Pacom Commander Says The 80-year-old rules-based international order has done everything it's designed to do for all nations by enabling security, stability and prosperity for all around the globe, the commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said.
Nov. 12, 2021 Guard Partnership Program Adapts, Continues to Grow A National Guard program formed in the wake of the fall of the Soviet Union has adapted and continues to provide benefits to partnerships around the world, Army Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, said.
Nov. 3, 2021 U.S.-Singapore Partnership Central to Expanding Regional Security, Prosperity The United States and Singapore have stood alongside each other through numerous challenges, including the coronavirus pandemic and Afghanistan evacuation, highlighting the strength of the partnership, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Oct. 27, 2021 China's Capabilities Growth Shows Why U.S. Sees Nation as Pacing Challenge Army Gen. Mark A. Milley pointed to China's recent test of a hypersonic weapon system as an example of why the U.S. military is concerned about Chinese intentions.
Oct. 12, 2021 While China's Intimidation of Taiwan Continues, U.S. Remains Committed to Taiwanese Self-Defense Despite the recent Chinese show of force, the U.S. will continue to support a peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues, consistent with the wishes and best interests of the people of Taiwan, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said.
Sept. 22, 2021 Australian Prime Minister, Austin Discuss New Aspect of Trilateral Partnership Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met at the Pentagon to discuss the enhanced trilateral security partnership with the two nations and the United Kingdom.