Jan. 9, 2025 Austin Challenges Contact Group to Keep Supporting Ukraine At the conclusion of the 25th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, the last such meeting for Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, he challenged members to maintain the level of support to Ukraine they have built over the past three years.
Dec. 10, 2024 Austin Says Regional Alliances Strengthen Indo-Pacific Security The U.S.-Japan alliance has never been stronger including a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said during a visit to Tokyo for meetings with Japanese leaders.
March 5, 2024 Austin Lauds Lithuania's Defense Spending, Modernization Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III thanked Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anusauskas for his country's robust defense spending and for modernizing its armed forces during a meeting at the Pentagon.
March 1, 2024 Austin Lauds Military Ties Between U.S., Slovakia Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III emphasized the deepening defense ties between the U.S. and Slovakia as he met with Slovak Defense Minister Robert Kalinak.
Feb. 24, 2024 Two Years in, Russia's War on Ukraine Continues to Pose Threat to Global Security Russia's invasion and unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine is not just an assault on Ukrainian freedom and liberty, but also a threat to global order, U.S. officials said.
Feb. 15, 2024 NATO Military Spending Has Steadily Increased Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said NATO projects that in 2024, 18 allies will spend at least 2% of their gross domestic product on defense — a major improvement over a decade ago.
Feb. 14, 2024 Austin Affirms U.S.-Led Coalition Stands With Ukraine Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III affirmed the unwavering resolve among the U.S. and its partners in support of Ukraine during a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.
Feb. 7, 2024 Austin Praises Close U.S.-Kenya Partnership Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III praised the close partnership between the U.S. and Kenya on a range of security issues as he met with Kenyan Defense Minister Aden Bare Duale.
Jan. 29, 2024 Austin Underscores Enduring Strength of NATO Alliance Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored the United States' commitment to ensuring NATO's enduring strength during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the Pentagon.
Jan. 25, 2024 U.S., Iraqi Officials to Hold Talks A commission made up of officials from the U.S. and Iraq will begin holding high-level talks to advance the nations' shared goal of building an enduring security partnership, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced.