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Oct. 18, 2023
U.S., U.K. Defense Leaders Consult on Israel, Ukraine, AUKUS and More

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps discussed the Hamas attack on Israel and the continuing Russian invasion of Ukraine during Pentagon meetings.
Oct. 18, 2023
Maryland Air Guard, Estonian Partners Focus on Cyber Defense

The Maryland Air National Guard partnered with Estonia’s Cyber Command Sept. 17-20 to host the cybersecurity exercise Baltic Blitz 23.
Oct. 12, 2023
NATO Defense Ministers Deal With Range of Alliance Issues

NATO defense ministers discussed progress made in strengthening deterrence in the region and the various NATO missions and operations during a defense ministerial in Brussels.
Oct. 11, 2023
U.S. Aims to Bolster Ukraine's Long-Term Air Defense Capabilities

The U.S. will lead a newly formed coalition focused on developing Ukraine's air force in a bid to bolster that country's long-term capability to defend itself against Russian aggression, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Oct. 11, 2023
SECAF visits Sheppard AFB

Kendall spoke with Airmen from across the wing and community leaders to learn about the base’s challenges and improvements within day-to-day operations. He visited multiple squadrons and agencies to see how they’re modernizing classrooms and impacting Airmen in training.
Oct. 5, 2023
After U.S. Downs Turkish Drone in Syria, Focus Remains on Defeat ISIS Mission

An American F-16 fighter aircraft shot down a Turkish unmanned aerial vehicle that had been observed conducting airstrikes in a U.S.-restricted operating zone about a kilometer from U.S. forces in Syria.
Oct. 5, 2023
Recover the air base: 18 NATO countries participate in multinational CBRN exercise

NATO Exercise Toxic Trip 23, the largest Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) exercise for NATO allies and partners, was held at Koksijde Air Base, Belgium, Sept. 23-29, 2023, with approximately 500 participants from 18 NATO countries.
Sept. 27, 2023
National Armaments Directors Meet in Support of Ukraine

National Armaments Directors from more than 40 countries, the European Union and NATO gathered in Brussels to further ongoing efforts aimed at solving industrial base and sustainment challenges in support of Ukraine.
Sept. 21, 2023
Austin Assures Zelenskyy of American Support for Ukraine

During a meeting at the Pentagon, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III updated Ukraine's president and highlighted his personal commitment and involvement and work with international leaders on providing security assistance.
Sept. 8, 2023
CSAF issues warning of PLA recruitment of US Air Force members, veterans

CSAF issued a warning about a growing threat to national security – the recruitment and exploitation of current and former Air Force members by the PLA.