April 11, 2021 Austin Says U.S. Commitment to Israel Remains 'Ironclad' Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reiterated American support and commitment to Israel during his talks with Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz in Tel Aviv.
April 11, 2021 Austin Travels to Middle East, Europe to Strengthen Ties With Allies Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is traveling to the Middle East and Europe to consult with some of America's closest allies, with an eye toward "revitalizing" America's relationships.
April 1, 2021 Defense Secretary Highlights Commitment to Allies, Partners, Kirby Says Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said that the efforts of the U.S., Japan, Australia and India are important in countering the malign influence of China in the region, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said during a briefing today.
March 21, 2021 Austin Meets With Afghan, U.S., Coalition Leaders; Gathers Info to Aid Biden Decision on U.S. Effort Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met Afghan, American and coalition leaders in Kabul to better understand the situation in Afghanistan and see the way forward to a just peace.
March 20, 2021 India, U.S. Look at Ways to Grow Partnership to Protect Indo-Pacific Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III came away from his meetings with Indian officials in New Delhi encouraged by the response from "an increasingly important partner amid today's rapidly shifting international dynamics."
March 19, 2021 Austin Stays in Touch With Australian Leaders During Indo-Pacific Trip Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III continued his outreach to Indo-Pacific allies and partners with a call to Australia's Foreign Minister Marise Payne even as he was flying to meet with Indian leaders in New Delhi.
March 18, 2021 U.S.-Korean Alliance is Key to Peace, Stability in Northeast Asia The American commitment to the U.S.-Republic of Korea Treaty remains ironclad, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said following the ROK-US Foreign and Defense Ministerial Meeting in Seoul.
March 16, 2021 U.S., Japanese Leaders Agree Chinese Behavior Endangers Peace U.S. and Japanese defense and foreign affairs leaders agreed that China's behavior has become more aggressive, and the U.S. and Japan will work together to counter China's destabilizing efforts.
March 15, 2021 Japan Visit Aims to Cement Cornerstone Alliance A senior defense official said Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III wants to get the Japanese perspective of the region, including the situation in North Korea, the rise of China and adventurism by the Russians.
March 13, 2021 Austin, Blinken Trip All About Partnerships With Asian Allies America's network of alliances and partnerships is an asymmetric advantage. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Secretary of State Anthony J. Blinken will visit Japan and South Korea.