Oct. 9, 2023 U.S. Helps Israel Defend Against Hamas Attacks The United States is surging support to Israel, a senior defense official said, including air defense capabilities and munitions, and is also bolstering U.S. presence in the region.
Oct. 5, 2023 After U.S. Downs Turkish Drone in Syria, Focus Remains on Defeat ISIS Mission An American F-16 fighter aircraft shot down a Turkish unmanned aerial vehicle that had been observed conducting airstrikes in a U.S.-restricted operating zone about a kilometer from U.S. forces in Syria.
Oct. 4, 2023 Austin Says U.S. Committed to Defending Japan, Including Senkaku Islands Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III stated Article V of the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty includes an ironclad commitment to defend all of Japan, including the Senkaku Islands and other territories.
Sept. 27, 2023 National Armaments Directors Meet in Support of Ukraine National Armaments Directors from more than 40 countries, the European Union and NATO gathered in Brussels to further ongoing efforts aimed at solving industrial base and sustainment challenges in support of Ukraine.
Sept. 27, 2023 Austin Pledges Support to African Partners "Africa matters" was the message that Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered during a speech in Luanda, Angola.
Sept. 25, 2023 Austin Praises Kenya's Commitment to Regional Peace Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Kenyan Defense Minister Aden Bare Duale underscored their countries' ties by signing a five-year framework for defense cooperation and enhancing interoperability between the two militaries.
Sept. 21, 2023 Austin Assures Zelenskyy of American Support for Ukraine During a meeting at the Pentagon, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III updated Ukraine's president and highlighted his personal commitment and involvement and work with international leaders on providing security assistance.
Sept. 19, 2023 U.S.-India Relationship Critical to Free, Open Indo-Pacific A shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific bolsters the U.S.-India relationship as the two countries continue to strengthen defense ties, a senior Pentagon official said.
Aug. 18, 2023 Japan, South Korea, U.S. Strengthen Trilateral Cooperation The trilateral ties among Japan, South Korea and the United States will make the world safer and the three countries stronger, President Joe Biden said at the conclusion of talks at Camp David, Md.
Aug. 15, 2023 Advisor to Chairman Says Holds on Military Confirmations Hurt Total Force Each morning when he walks through the halls of the Pentagon, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Ramón "CZ" Colón-López faces a daily reminder of the risks posed by the ongoing delay of Senate confirmations for military nominees.