Sept. 21, 2021 Deputy Defense Secretary, U.K. Counterpart Discuss Defense, Security Priorities Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks met with U.K. National Security Advisor Sir Stephen Lovegrove to reaffirm the U.S.-U.K. bilateral relationship, a Defense Department spokesman said.
Sept. 16, 2021 Australia, U.S. Alliance Is Stronger, Deeper Than Ever, Officials Say The Australia-U.S. alliance is stronger today than it ever has been, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said, and the steps taken during the Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations at the State Department are aimed at keeping it that way.
Sept. 15, 2021 Long-Term U.S., Australian Relationship Will Ensure Free, Open Indo-Pacific Region Despite continued Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific region, the long-standing relationship between the United States and Australia is expected to enhance stability, security and freedom in the region for all nations with an interest in the Pacific.
Sept. 15, 2021 Australian, U.S. Defense Leaders Discuss Future of Alliance Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III thanked Australian Defense Minister Peter Dutton for his country's steadfast support and said the two nations must work even more closely together for the future.
Sept. 10, 2021 Austin Says Philippines Is Vital Ally With Shared Goals Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana at the Pentagon.
Aug. 31, 2021 Anniversary Marks 70 Years of Australia, New Zealand, U.S. Treaty The Australia, New Zealand and United States Security Treaty was signed in San Francisco on Sept. 1, 1951, formally committing the nations to protect the security of the Pacific together.
Aug. 31, 2021 US, Australian forces strengthen coalition air dominance in Red Flag-Alaska 21-3 Red Flag-Alaska 21-3 concluded at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Aug. 27, strengthening interoperability and showcasing air dominance in the Indo-Pacific region.
Aug. 12, 2021 China, Russia Pose Strategic Challenges for U.S., Allies, Admiral Says The U.S. is now navigating through uncharted waters with the possibility of strategic deterrence failing under rapidly growing threats from China and Russia, the commander of U.S. Strategic Command said.
Aug. 5, 2021 Palauan President, Austin Discuss Indo-Pacific Security Concerns Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr. met with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Pentagon to discuss ways to strengthen the ties between the two nations to provide for a secure and free Indo-Pacific.
July 30, 2021 Philippine President Restores Visiting Forces Agreement With U.S. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has retracted the letter terminating the country's Visiting Forces Agreement with the United States after meeting with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III.