Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Oct. 27, 2021
China's Capabilities Growth Shows Why U.S. Sees Nation as Pacing Challenge

Army Gen. Mark A. Milley pointed to China's recent test of a hypersonic weapon system as an example of why the U.S. military is concerned about Chinese intentions.
Oct. 22, 2021
NATO Leaders Stress Unity at Conclusion of Defense Ministerial

Both Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stressed alliance unity at the end of the defense ministerial meeting in Brussels.
Oct. 20, 2021
NATO Secretary General Details Agenda for Defense Meeting

NATO defense ministers are meeting in Belgium to chart the course for the alliance as it modernizes and adapts to a world dominated by strategic competition, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.
Oct. 20, 2021
Defense Secretary Holds Talks in Romania

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with leaders in stalwart NATO ally Romania and then visited the U.S. forces who work day in and day out to make NATO a reality.
Oct. 19, 2021
Austin Works With Allies, Partners to Deter Russian Malign Activities

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is visiting the front-line states of Georgia, Ukraine and Romania before traveling to Belgium for the NATO Defense Ministerial Meeting in Brussels.
Oct. 19, 2021
U.S., Ukraine Aim to Implement Strategic Defense Framework

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Ukrainian leaders in the capital city of Kyiv to reinforce ties between the nations and look for ways to implement the Strategic Defense Framework — a roadmap for both countries to follow to strengthen security and defense cooperation.
Oct. 18, 2021
Defense Secretary Calls U.S. Support for Georgia 'Unwavering'

U.S. support for Georgia's territorial integrity and sovereignty is unwavering, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said after a meeting with Georgian Defense Minister Juansher Burchuladze.
Oct. 17, 2021
Defense Secretary Travels to Europe to Reassure Frontline States

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is traveling to Europe to reassure allies and partners of America's commitment to their sovereignty in the face of Russian aggression.
Oct. 6, 2021
Austin Welcomes Polish Counterpart to Pentagon for Discussions

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak to the Pentagon for meetings — the countries' ties have grown closer since the nation joined NATO in 1999.
Oct. 4, 2021
NATO's Stoltenberg Visits Pentagon, Meets With Austin to Discuss Alliance Future

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III thanked NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg for all he's done to hold the alliance together and modernize it.