Nov. 13, 2023 Austin Affirms 'Ironclad' U.S. Commitment to Deterrence on Korean Peninsula Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored the United States' unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and security on the Korean Peninsula during talks with South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik in Seoul, South Korea.
Nov. 9, 2023 Austin Arrives in New Delhi Amid Strides in U.S., India Defense Innovation Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III arrived in New Delhi, kicking off his ninth official visit to the Indo-Pacific.
Nov. 1, 2023 Intelligence Official Underscores Importance of Partnerships The United States' ability to rely on a growing network of allies and partners is key to maintaining its advantage in the Indo-Pacific and beyond, a senior defense intelligence official said.
Oct. 31, 2023 Black Hawk Helicopters on Accelerated Delivery to Australia Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III noted that some of the Black Hawks have already arrived in Australia, with more to follow.
Oct. 25, 2023 Resilient Defense Industrial Base Critical for Deterring Conflict Ensuring a resilient defense industrial base requires steady demand signals from government to the industry, the undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment said.
Oct. 24, 2023 Defense Leader Discusses Progress of National Defense Strategy The National Defense Strategy is a living, breathing document that is the North Star to the Defense Department, and leaders in the department work every day to ensure it is implemented, a defense leader said.
Oct. 24, 2023 U.S. Focuses on Deterrence as China Raises Stakes in Indo-Pacific The U.S. remains laser-focused on deterring conflict in the Indo-Pacific as China doubles down on its efforts to boost its military power and engage in increasingly provocative behavior, a senior Pentagon official said.
Oct. 20, 2023 Biden Asks Congress to Approve Fiscal '24 Supplemental Request President Joe Biden has asked Congress to approve a supplemental budget request for fiscal 2024 that will allow Ukraine to continue its fight against Russian invaders and deliver military capabilities to Israel.
Oct. 19, 2023 DOD Report Details Chinese Efforts to Build Military Power China is continuing its efforts to overturn the international rules-based order and is building an increasingly effective military to further these aims, a senior defense official said.
Oct. 17, 2023 U.S. Accuses China of Conducting 'Centralized, Concerted' Campaign of Harassment of Aircraft DOD officials believe the unsafe interceptions of U.S. and allied aircraft in international airspace by Chinese officials is to "coerce a change in lawful U.S. operational activity," the assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs said.