Jan. 23, 2024 U.S.-Led Coalition Announces New Initiatives to Bolster Ukraine's Long-Term Armor, Drone Capabilities The U.S.-led Ukraine Defense Contact Group is undertaking two new initiatives aimed at bolstering Ukraine's armor and drone capabilities, a senior Pentagon official announced.
Jan. 23, 2024 Austin Urges Continued Support for Ukraine The U.S. remains determined to work alongside its allies to support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Dec. 19, 2023 Austin Lauds Key Partnerships in Middle East Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III praised the strong defense ties between the U.S. and Qatar as he met with senior Qatari leaders at Al Udeid Air Base in the Gulf nation.
Dec. 12, 2023 Biden Pledges U.S. 'Will Not Walk Away From Ukraine' President Joe Biden announced the approval of the latest round of military assistance to Ukraine, valued at $200 million, which includes critically needed air defense interceptors, artillery and ammunition.
Dec. 11, 2023 U.S. Support for Ukraine 'Unshakable,' Says Austin America and a coalition of some 50 allies and partners are determined to help Ukraine fight to defend its territory and its citizens and to extend its battlefield gains, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Dec. 8, 2023 Top DOD Acquisition Official: Forged Partnerships Provide Momentum for Bolstering Ukraine Industrial Base The partnerships forged among allies and partners have paved the path toward bolstering Ukraine's defense industrial base for the long term, the Pentagon's top acquisition official said.
Dec. 6, 2023 Austin Meets With Ukrainian Minister of Defense at Pentagon Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov at the Pentagon to discuss Ukraine's strategic goals for the coming year and a long-term vision for a future force.
Dec. 6, 2023 Austin Ushers in U.S.-Ukrainian Defense Industrial Base Partnership Ukraine's ability to produce critical military equipment domestically is key to its ability to maintain lasting freedom and sovereignty within its borders, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Dec. 6, 2023 Austin Welcomes Strengthened Defense Ties With Sweden Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed new steps to build upon the U.S.-Sweden defense relationship after meeting with Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson at the Pentagon.
Dec. 5, 2023 Official Says 2023 Was 'Most Transformative' for DOD in Indo-Pacific This has been the most transformative year for U.S. force posture in the Indo-Pacific in a generation, Ely Ratner, assistant defense secretary for Indo-Pacific security affairs, said.