June 12, 2023 U.S., North Macedonia Defense Officials Hold Bilateral Talks, Lay Out 10-Year Roadmap for Defense Ties Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Defense Minister of North Macedonia Slavjanka Petrovska pledged to further solidify the two countries' defense relationship during a meeting at the Pentagon.
June 5, 2023 Defense Official Says U.S. Remains Committed to Middle East With more than 30,000 troops in the Middle East at multiple locations, the United States' commitment to the Middle East hasn't changed, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East said.
June 5, 2023 Austin Says U.S. Will Continue Push for Open Indo-Pacific The U.S. continues to send its most modern and capable weapons systems to the Indo-Pacific and DOD has budgeted more than $9 billion to the Pacific Deterrence Initiative, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
June 2, 2023 Austin Underscores Importance of Partnerships in Securing a Shared Vision for Indo-Pacific The U.S. remains committed to a shared vision of freedom, security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
May 31, 2023 DOD Announces New Security Assistance Package for Ukraine The Defense Department announced an additional security assistance package for Ukraine that contains key capabilities to arm against Russian airstrikes targeting critical infrastructure across the country.
May 25, 2023 Biden Nominates 'Top-Notch Strategist' as Next Joint Chiefs Chairman President Joe Biden has nominated Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. to succeed Army Gen. Mark A. Milley as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
May 23, 2023 U.S., Czech Defense Leaders Sign Security Agreement The agreement between the U.S. and the Czech Republic is meant to further strengthen defense ties, enhance NATO operations, advance transatlantic security and protect the nations' shared interests and values.
May 19, 2023 U.S. Official Looks to Deter Russia in Black Sea Region Russia's invasion of neighboring Ukraine has far-reaching impacts for the Black Sea region, and the United States is working with allies and partners to counter Russian President Vladimir Putin's aggression.
May 16, 2023 Austin Outlines What's Needed for Successful Competition With China As part of a DOD-wide effort to outpace China, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said this year's budget request for the Pacific Deterrence Initiative is a full 40% higher than last year's.
May 11, 2023 Austin Says Budget Request Protects U.S. Today and in Future The president's fiscal 2024 defense budget request is a strategy-driven document ensuring the U.S. military is the strongest in the world, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III told a Senate subcommittee.