Jan. 25, 2023 Ukraine, Asia Drove 50% Increase in FY22 Arms Sales The Defense Security Cooperation Agency last year saw a substantial increase in the arms sales it administers, including arms purchased directly by partner nations with their own funds and sales funded through the Foreign Military Financing program.
Dec. 23, 2022 Biden Signs National Defense Authorization Act Into Law President Joe Biden has signed the Fiscal 2023 National Defense Authorization Act into law, allotting $816.7 billion to the Defense Department.
Dec. 14, 2022 Southcom Capitalizes on Interagency Cooperation U.S. Southern Command has generations of interagency experience that other combatant commands can learn from, Army Gen. Laura Richardson, the U.S. Southcom commander, said.
July 26, 2022 Austin Emphasizes Common Values, Beliefs With Hemispheric Partners Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III called for greater cooperation and coordination among Western Hemisphere nations as he addressed the Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas in Brazil.
Nov. 20, 2021 Austin: U.S. 'Committed to Preventing Iran From Gaining a Nuclear Weapon' America's allies and partners in the Middle East and elsewhere share deep concerns about the Iranian government's destabilizing actions, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Nov. 3, 2021 U.S.-Singapore Partnership Central to Expanding Regional Security, Prosperity The United States and Singapore have stood alongside each other through numerous challenges, including the coronavirus pandemic and Afghanistan evacuation, highlighting the strength of the partnership, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Oct. 29, 2021 Austin Emphasizes Importance of Working With Partners in Central, South America U.S. Southern Command's work is vital to American security, interests and values. When there's instability or a crisis nearby, it can echo at home, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said during a Southcom change of command ceremony.
Aug. 3, 2021 Southcom Commander Nominee: U.S. Must Remain 'Partner of Choice' in Western Hemisphere The nominee for commander of U.S. Southern Command told Congress she would work diligently with U.S. partners to ensure Southcom fully accounts for the defense challenges and opportunities in Central and South America and the Caribbean.
July 29, 2021 U.S., Vietnam Discuss COVID-19 Aid, New Program to Find War Dead Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III traveled to Vietnam to discuss the COVID-19 aid being provided by the U.S. and a new accounting initiative to help find those who died during the Vietnam War.
July 27, 2021 Austin Emphasizes Partnership in Singapore Speech Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III emphasized partnership with the United States during a speech in Singapore, saying America is a reliable friend to countries in Southeast Asia.