Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Feb. 7, 2025
Shared Challenges, AUKUS Partnership Top Topics as U.S., Australian Defense Leaders Meet for First Time

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles discussed shared defense roles, security priorities, and the challenges and opportunities both nations see in the Indo-Pacific during a meeting.
March 7, 2024
Bamboo Eagle, first-ever US, UK, AUS C2-driven, live-fly, simultaneous LVC exercise

Airmen from the 505th Command and Control Wing at Hurlburt Field, Nellis Air Force Base, and Kirtland AFB executed the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center's first-ever C2-driven, live-fly and simultaneous live, virtual, and constructive exercise Bamboo Eagle for more than 3,000 U.S. service members and
Dec. 2, 2023
Austin: In Troubling Times, World Needs U.S. Leadership

As the world considers the repercussions of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the brutal Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, it also considers what the role of the United States will be — and what its role must be is leadership, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Dec. 1, 2023
DOD Plans Indo-Pacific Innovation Challenge

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced the start of a series of defense innovation challenges beginning early next year and involving industry partners in AUKUS, the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Nov. 16, 2023
DOD Official Describes Crucial Role of National Defense Strategy

DOD officials are working to implement the National Defense Strategy and link the strategy to resources, the official performing the duties of deputy undersecretary of defense for policy said.
Oct. 20, 2023
Biden Asks Congress to Approve Fiscal '24 Supplemental Request

President Joe Biden has asked Congress to approve a supplemental budget request for fiscal 2024 that will allow Ukraine to continue its fight against Russian invaders and deliver military capabilities to Israel.
Oct. 18, 2023
U.S., U.K. Defense Leaders Consult on Israel, Ukraine, AUKUS and More

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps discussed the Hamas attack on Israel and the continuing Russian invasion of Ukraine during Pentagon meetings.
Sept. 6, 2023
DOD Official Says AUKUS Partnership Strengthens Indo-Pacific Security

AUKUS, the enhanced trilateral security partnership among Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States is critical to achieving the goals outlined in the National Defense Strategy, a top Defense Department official said.
Aug. 1, 2023
Austin Concludes Productive Trip in Indo-Pacific

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III returned from a weeklong trip to the Indo-Pacific region with productive stops in both Papua New Guinea and Australia, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said.
July 30, 2023
U.S., Australian Defense Chiefs Observe Exercise Talisman Sabre

Exercise Talisman Sabre is building far more than military expertise and interoperability – it's building relationships and friendships that will pay off in the years ahead, U.S. and Australian leaders said.