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May 8, 2023
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors deter aggression over Baltic skies

AMARI AIR BASE, Estonia – U.S. Air Force fifth-generation fighters supporting NATO Allied Air Command’s Air Shielding mission along the Eastern Flank executed an Agile Combat Employment deployment to Ämari Air Base, Estonia, May 8, 2023, to deter aggression in the Baltic Sea region.
May 8, 2023
Ohio National Guard Trains with NATO Partners

Airmen assigned to the Ohio National Guard’s 123rd Air Control Squadron hosted a two-week combined training exercise with six service members from NATO allies Lithuania, Latvia and Hungary.
May 5, 2023
Polish-U.S. Defense Leaders Look to Further Crucial Partnership

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak discussed the situation in Ukraine and ways to strengthen interoperability between the United States and Poland during a meeting at the Pentagon.
April 26, 2023
DOD Officials Detail Efforts to Support Ukraine, Defend NATO

Russia's unprovoked invasion of neighboring Ukraine has provoked the worst security crisis in Europe since World War II, and nations around the globe are rallying to help Ukraine defend its sovereignty, defense officials said.
April 21, 2023
Following Ukraine Defense Contact Group, Austin Reminds Members of Their Impact

After a full day of discussion during the 11th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reminded participating nations of the significance of their commitments.
April 19, 2023
Austin: Sweden's Taken Steps Toward Enhancing U.S. Partnership

Following a meeting at the headquarters of the Swedish navy, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III acknowledged the efforts taken by Sweden in the last year to enhance its already strong alliance with the United States.
April 17, 2023
U.S., U.K. Defense Leaders Discuss Ukraine, AUKUS in Pentagon Meeting

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed Ben Wallace, the United Kingdom's Secretary of State for Defense, to the Pentagon to discuss the short-term and long-term implications of the U.S.-U.K. alliance.
April 17, 2023
Partnered Commitment to Ukraine Unlikely to be Deterred by Recent Intel Leaks

It's unlikely that public knowledge of the contents of recently leaked intelligence documents will affect ongoing efforts by the Ukraine Defense Contact Group to provide security assistance to Ukraine, a senior defense official said.
April 13, 2023
Austin Says Latvia Is a Valued NATO Partner

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted an enhanced honor cordon and meeting to welcome Latvian Defense Minister Inara Murniece to the Pentagon.
April 5, 2023
Multinational Exercise Defender 23 Kicks Off This Month in Europe

Nearly 9,000 American troops are expected to participate in the Defender 23, an exercise that demonstrates the U.S. military's ability to rapidly deploy combat-credible troops and equipment.