June 7, 2021 U.S. Leaders See NATO Summit as Means to Strengthen Trans-Atlantic Ties President Joe Biden and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will attend next week's NATO Summit, stressing America's commitment to collective defense.
April 30, 2021 Defense Secretary Says 'Integrated Deterrence' Is Cornerstone of U.S. Defense Deterrence has always been the first line of defense. Preventing conflict, when possible, is greater than engaging, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said during a change-of-command ceremony in Hawaii for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.
April 14, 2021 Austin Says NATO, U.S. Forces Will Leave Afghanistan, Continue Support to Afghan Forces Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III wholeheartedly supports President Joe Biden's decision to end America's longest war by September 11.
April 14, 2021 Austin Arrives in Brussels to Revitalize U.S. Engagement With NATO Allies Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III arrived in Brussels for meetings with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. It's the first in-person meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
April 13, 2021 Austin Announces 500 More Service Members to Be Based in Germany Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced that, after consultations with German Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, the United States will base an additional 500 service members in Germany by the fall.
April 12, 2021 Netanyahu, Austin Agree U.S., Israeli Relationship Like a Family The United States and Israel are more than just allies, Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said following meetings in Jerusalem, "We are family."
April 11, 2021 Austin Says U.S. Commitment to Israel Remains 'Ironclad' Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reiterated American support and commitment to Israel during his talks with Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz in Tel Aviv.
April 11, 2021 Austin Travels to Middle East, Europe to Strengthen Ties With Allies Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is traveling to the Middle East and Europe to consult with some of America's closest allies, with an eye toward "revitalizing" America's relationships.
April 1, 2021 Defense Secretary Highlights Commitment to Allies, Partners, Kirby Says Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said that the efforts of the U.S., Japan, Australia and India are important in countering the malign influence of China in the region, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said during a briefing today.
March 21, 2021 Austin Meets With Afghan, U.S., Coalition Leaders; Gathers Info to Aid Biden Decision on U.S. Effort Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met Afghan, American and coalition leaders in Kabul to better understand the situation in Afghanistan and see the way forward to a just peace.