Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Sept. 21, 2023
Austin Assures Zelenskyy of American Support for Ukraine

During a meeting at the Pentagon, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III updated Ukraine's president and highlighted his personal commitment and involvement and work with international leaders on providing security assistance.
July 19, 2023
Pacom Commander Says U.S. Must Continue Modernization of Strategic Capabilities

The U.S. must continue to meet the pacing challenge presented by the Chinese government's buildup of its military capabilities, the commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said.
July 18, 2023
Milley Touts Successes of Guard's State Partnership Program

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff called on all nations involved in the State Partnership Program to recommit themselves to continue training and, if necessary, fighting together for the ideals that are foundational to the freedom of mankind.
June 30, 2023
Milley Makes Case for Rules-Based Order, Deterrence in New Era

The international rules-based order and the strategy of deterrence are ideas that undergird peace in our world and are worth defending, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
April 21, 2023
Following Ukraine Defense Contact Group, Austin Reminds Members of Their Impact

After a full day of discussion during the 11th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reminded participating nations of the significance of their commitments.
March 28, 2023
Competition With China Drives FY 2024 Budget Request

With China as a pacing challenge, investment in the Indo-Pacific region is a big part of the fiscal year 2024 defense budget request, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
March 23, 2023
Milley Tells House Panel Joint Force Is at 'Inflection Point'

Readiness now and readiness in the future through modernization is the U.S. military's No. 1 priority, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told the House Appropriations defense subcommittee.
March 23, 2023
Austin Asks Congress to Support Defense Budget Request

The fiscal 2024 defense budget request of $842 billion is needed to deter and counter the threats of today and those that may arise in the future, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III told the House Appropriations defense subcommittee.
March 15, 2023
What Happens in Ukraine Matters to the World, Austin Says

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, spoke to reporters following a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, which comprises nations working to supply Ukraine what it needs to combat Russia's invasion.
Feb. 14, 2023
Austin: Contact Group Continues Stand With Ukrainian People

After almost a year, the free world still stands with Ukraine as it defends its liberty and sovereignty, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said at the conclusion of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in Brussels.