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.
July 29, 2021 U.S., Vietnam Discuss COVID-19 Aid, New Program to Find War Dead Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III traveled to Vietnam to discuss the COVID-19 aid being provided by the U.S. and a new accounting initiative to help find those who died during the Vietnam War.
July 27, 2021 Austin Discusses Need for Indo-Pacific Partnerships in the Future Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke of the need for partnerships to combat COVID-19 – relationships that are also necessary to create a stronger, more prosperous Indo-Pacific – one where no one nation calls the shots.
July 27, 2021 Austin Emphasizes Partnership in Singapore Speech Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III emphasized partnership with the United States during a speech in Singapore, saying America is a reliable friend to countries in Southeast Asia.
July 24, 2021 Austin Emphasizes U.S. Ties With Indo-Pacific Allies, Partners Since taking office, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has devoted precious time to ensuring the United States military does its part to maintain the web of alliances that are America's greatest strength.
June 9, 2021 Austin Signs Internal Directive to Unify Department's China Efforts Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III issued an internal directive to laser-focus Defense Department efforts to address China as the nation's number one pacing challenge.