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.
April 30, 2021 Defense Secretary Says 'Integrated Deterrence' Is Cornerstone of U.S. Defense Deterrence has always been the first line of defense. Preventing conflict, when possible, is greater than engaging, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said during a change-of-command ceremony in Hawaii for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.
April 14, 2021 AAFB serves as diplomatic hub to Indo-Pacific The 734th Air Mobility Squadron, 36th Medical Group, along with the 36th Logistics Readiness Squadron coordinated with six DoS members to receive and load cargo in support of COVID-19 relief measures in the Indo-Pacific.
March 23, 2021 Defense of Taiwan Vital to Regional, National Security, Admiral Says The Indo-Pacific is the most consequential region for America's future and remains the priority theater for the United States.
March 20, 2021 India, U.S. Look at Ways to Grow Partnership to Protect Indo-Pacific Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III came away from his meetings with Indian officials in New Delhi encouraged by the response from "an increasingly important partner amid today's rapidly shifting international dynamics."
March 19, 2021 Austin Stays in Touch With Australian Leaders During Indo-Pacific Trip Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III continued his outreach to Indo-Pacific allies and partners with a call to Australia's Foreign Minister Marise Payne even as he was flying to meet with Indian leaders in New Delhi.