Nov. 3, 2023 Ukraine Defense Package Includes Missiles, Air Defense The latest package includes security assistance from DOD inventories valued at up to $125 million, using assistance authorized for Ukraine during prior fiscal years under presidential drawdown authority.
Oct. 31, 2023 Black Hawk Helicopters on Accelerated Delivery to Australia Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III noted that some of the Black Hawks have already arrived in Australia, with more to follow.
Oct. 31, 2023 Austin, Blinken Ask for Funds to Defend Embattled Democracies Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Secretary of State Antony Blinken made the case for funding to aid two democracies fighting for survival: Israel and Ukraine.
Oct. 24, 2023 Defense Leader Discusses Progress of National Defense Strategy The National Defense Strategy is a living, breathing document that is the North Star to the Defense Department, and leaders in the department work every day to ensure it is implemented, a defense leader said.
Oct. 19, 2023 Austin Says Croatia's Support for Ukraine Is Commendable Croatia's commitment to Ukraine consists of numerous military equipment donations, including all of its Mi-8 helicopters, as well as humanitarian assistance, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
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. 16, 2023 DOD Remains Resolute in Support of Israel Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is continuing to coordinate closely with his Israeli counterpart in response to last week's deadly attacks by Hamas terrorists, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.
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. 9, 2023 U.S. Helps Israel Defend Against Hamas Attacks The United States is surging support to Israel, a senior defense official said, including air defense capabilities and munitions, and is also bolstering U.S. presence in the region.