March 12, 2021 Asia Trip by State, Defense Secretaries Highlights Importance of Indo-Pacific Secretary of State Anthony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III emphasized the importance of the Indo-Pacific region by becoming the first cabinet-level members of the Biden administration to travel to Japan and South Korea.
March 10, 2021 Secretary of Defense's Trip to Asia to Focus on Strengthening Partnerships With Japan, Korea, India The Defense Department announced the first international trip by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, who will visit three nations in the Indo-Pacific region.
Feb. 19, 2021 Austin Says Afghanistan, Iraq, China Among Topics at NATO Meeting Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III discussed the results of NATO's virtual Defense Ministerial during his first Pentagon briefing since taking office.
Feb. 17, 2021 NATO Defense Ministers Aim for New Chapter in Alliance History Europe and North America have an opportunity to open a new chapter in the security relationship within NATO, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.
Oct. 27, 2020 Esper Praises Results of U.S., Indian Meeting Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper and Secretary of State Michael Pompeo met with top Indian officials in New Delhi for talks on regional security cooperation, defense information sharing and defense sales.
Oct. 22, 2020 Esper Repeats U.S. Commitment to Guarantee Israel's Qualitative Edge During an impromptu press conference, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark. T. Esper reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to maintain Israel's qualitative superiority in weapons sales.
Oct. 20, 2020 Esper Details Approach for Strengthening Alliances, Partnerships Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper discussed the importance of alliances and partnerships in national security during an event at the Atlantic Council.
Oct. 5, 2020 Esper's Africa Visit Aims to Encourage Stability, Interoperability Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper's visit to Malta and North Africa reminded countries throughout Africa that the United States has interests throughout the continent and will work assiduously with like-minded nations to encourage peace and stability.
Sept. 22, 2020 U.S., Israeli Defense Relationship 'Stronger Than Ever,' Esper Says Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper promised Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz that the United States would maintain Israel's qualitative edge in the Middle East.
Sept. 16, 2020 Esper: Air Force, Space Force Leading Charge to New Technologies New technologies are fundamentally changing the character of war and the two Air Force services are leading that charge, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said.