Dec. 8, 2021 Small Arms, Ammunition From U.S. Headed to Ukraine's Defense Forces This Week The final elements of a $60 million security systems package to Ukraine, meant to help defend their sovereignty against Russian aggression, will ship this week.
Dec. 4, 2021 Austin Tells Reagan Forum How U.S. Will Take on Challenge of China "China is not 10-feet tall," Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said at the Reagan Library in California, and the United States is not a "country that fears competition."
Dec. 2, 2021 U.S., South Korean Defense Leaders Assess State of Alliance In a complex and changing security environment in the Indo-Pacific, one constant is the ironclad alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Nov. 29, 2021 Biden Approves Global Posture Review Recommendations President Joe Biden has accepted the recommendations formed by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the global posture review, which will inform the approach to the National Defense Strategy, a Defense Department official said.
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. 18, 2021 Austin: U.S. Will Work With Ukraine, Allies to Counter Russian Aggression Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed his Ukrainian counterpart, Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov, to the Pentagon, reaffirming America's unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Nov. 17, 2021 Austin Calls Russian Behavior 'Troubling,' Aims to Assure Middle East Allies of U.S. Commitment Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will travel to the Middle East to consult with allies and assure them of the United States' unwavering commitment to security in the region.
Nov. 16, 2021 U.S., Norwegian Defense Leaders Discuss High North Strategy, Dealing With Russia Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted Norwegian Defense Minister Odd Roger Enoksen for meetings at the Pentagon, following up on discussions they held during the NATO Defense Ministerial last month.
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.