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June 30, 2022
Biden Says NATO Meets Challenges of Today, Prepares to Counter Threats of Tomorrow

NATO's Madrid Summit has been about answering the challenge Russia has made to Ukraine and all countries by Vladimir Putin's unprovoked war and strengthening the alliance, President Joe Biden said.
June 17, 2022
Stoltenberg Details NATO Progress in Deterrence, Defense

Russia's invasion of Ukraine dominated the NATO defense ministers' meeting in Brussels, but the ministers — including Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III — also considered a range of actions and programs in preparation for the Madrid Summit.
June 16, 2022
NATO Defense Leaders Set Stage for Alliance Decisions at Madrid Summit

NATO leaders are making long-term plans to deter and defend every inch of alliance territory, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
June 15, 2022
More Than 50 Nations Pledge to Help Build Ukraine's Defense

Following its most recent meeting, the Ukraine Defense Contact Group will "move even faster and push even harder" to get military capabilities into the hands of Ukrainian forces battling Russian invaders, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
June 13, 2022
Austin: How the U.S. Walks, Chews Gum at the Same Time

The Indo-Pacific is a U.S. national security strategy priority, but the United States is a global power with global interests and responsibilities, and "we are walking and chewing gum at the same time," Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said in Bangkok.
June 13, 2022
Austin Impressed by Partnership and Professionalism Exhibited by U.S. Unit in Thailand

The U.S. military effort in Thailand is truly a joint endeavor and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III had the opportunity to see it as he met with soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines of the Joint U.S. Military Advisory Group – Thailand.
June 11, 2022
Austin Holds Trilateral Meetings With Indo-Pacific Allies

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held several meetings with allies and partners at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore following his speech detailing U.S. strategy in the Indo-Pacific region.
June 10, 2022
Austin Emphasizes Partnership as Path for Peace in Indo-Pacific

The U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific is at the heart of American national security strategies, and the power of the partnerships that regional nations have built with the U.S. forms the core for a peaceful and prosperous world, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said at the
June 10, 2022
Austin Meets With Singapore, Indo-Pacific Defense Officials

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Singaporean Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen, the first in an intense round of meetings with Indo-Pacific allies.
June 10, 2022
Austin Meets With Chinese Counterpart in Singapore

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Chinese Defense Minister Gen. Wei Fenghe in Singapore to discuss global and regional security issues and the bilateral defense relationship between the U.S. and China.