Oct. 21, 2022 Austin Discusses War With Ukrainian Defense Minister Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III assured Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov the United States, its allies and partners will continue to work with Ukraine.
Oct. 18, 2022 U.S., Estonia Defense Leaders Pledge to Do More for Ukraine Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur told Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III that Estonia is committed to do all it needs to support Ukraine and build up its own military.
Oct. 13, 2022 NATO Unified, Resolute in Face of Russia's 'Illegal' Ukraine Invasion, Austin Says NATO has responded robustly and decisively to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the alliance's determination to protect every inch of NATO territory is unwavering, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Oct. 13, 2022 National Security Strategy Aims to Address New Challenges The new National Security Strategy touches on partners in every region of the world and details President Joe Biden's "vision of a free, open, prosperous and secure international order," the president's national security advisor said.
Oct. 11, 2022 Stoltenberg Says NATO Remains Committed to Supporting Ukraine Defending NATO in light of Russian President Vladimir Putin's increasingly violent rhetoric is the main subject as alliance defense ministers meet in Brussels, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.
Oct. 1, 2022 U.S., Australian Defense Leaders Stress Importance of Alliance System Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles discussed the U.S. and Australia's unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region and the challenges to that ideal.
Oct. 1, 2022 Indo-Pacific Component Commanders Stress Importance of Partners Component commanders of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command emphasized the work service members do to build interoperability, understanding and procedures to work with allies, partners and friends in the region.
Sept. 30, 2022 Defense Leaders Look to Improve U.S-Philippine Interoperability The United States remains unwavering in its support for a strong and independent Philippines that can defend its sovereignty, ensure prosperity for its people and strengthen security in the Indo-Pacific region, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Sept. 29, 2022 U.S. Seeks to Build Network of Like-Minded Nations in Indo-Pacific Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is meeting with defense leaders from the Philippines, Japan and Australia while in Hawaii to strengthen bonds among regional allies.
Sept. 27, 2022 Austin Welcomes Marshall Islands President to Pentagon The partnership between the United States and the Marshall Islands is strong, and the nations have long shared the vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.