Nov. 13, 2023 Austin Affirms 'Ironclad' U.S. Commitment to Deterrence on Korean Peninsula Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored the United States' unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and security on the Korean Peninsula during talks with South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik in Seoul, South Korea.
Nov. 10, 2023 Austin Marks 'Transformative' Ties With India at Talks in New Delhi Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III lauded the strong partnership between the U.S. and India following talks with Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi.
Nov. 9, 2023 Austin Arrives in New Delhi Amid Strides in U.S., India Defense Innovation Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III arrived in New Delhi, kicking off his ninth official visit to the Indo-Pacific.
Nov. 3, 2023 Ukraine Defense Package Includes Missiles, Air Defense The latest package includes security assistance from DOD inventories valued at up to $125 million, using assistance authorized for Ukraine during prior fiscal years under presidential drawdown authority.
Oct. 31, 2023 Austin, Blinken Ask for Funds to Defend Embattled Democracies Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Secretary of State Antony Blinken made the case for funding to aid two democracies fighting for survival: Israel and Ukraine.
Oct. 24, 2023 Defense Leader Discusses Progress of National Defense Strategy The National Defense Strategy is a living, breathing document that is the North Star to the Defense Department, and leaders in the department work every day to ensure it is implemented, a defense leader said.
Oct. 19, 2023 Austin Says Croatia's Support for Ukraine Is Commendable Croatia's commitment to Ukraine consists of numerous military equipment donations, including all of its Mi-8 helicopters, as well as humanitarian assistance, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Oct. 18, 2023 U.S., U.K. Defense Leaders Consult on Israel, Ukraine, AUKUS and More Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps discussed the Hamas attack on Israel and the continuing Russian invasion of Ukraine during Pentagon meetings.
Oct. 16, 2023 DOD Remains Resolute in Support of Israel Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is continuing to coordinate closely with his Israeli counterpart in response to last week's deadly attacks by Hamas terrorists, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.
Oct. 12, 2023 NATO Defense Ministers Deal With Range of Alliance Issues NATO defense ministers discussed progress made in strengthening deterrence in the region and the various NATO missions and operations during a defense ministerial in Brussels.