May 13, 2022 U.S., Thai Defense Leaders Look to Future in Indo-Pacific Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed Thailand's Prime Minister and Defense Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to the Pentagon to build on the more than 200-year-old history between the two countries.
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.
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.
March 10, 2021 Secretary of Defense's Trip to Asia to Focus on Strengthening Partnerships With Japan, Korea, India The Defense Department announced the first international trip by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, who will visit three nations in the Indo-Pacific region.