Feb. 14, 2023 Austin: Contact Group Continues Stand With Ukrainian People After almost a year, the free world still stands with Ukraine as it defends its liberty and sovereignty, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said at the conclusion of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in Brussels.
Feb. 13, 2023 U.S., Gulf Nations Assess Same Threats in Middle East The Defense Department led two working groups at the invitation of the Gulf Cooperation Council — one on air and missile defense and another on maritime security.
Feb. 10, 2023 Canada, U.S. Support NORAD Modernization Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand discussed modernization of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and military assistance for Ukraine's defense at a meeting at the Pentagon.
Feb. 10, 2023 Defense Official Says Allies, Partners Are Key to Defense The importance of allies and partners and what they bring to the deterrence table was the key focus of a speech by the assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs.
Feb. 9, 2023 Georgia Scheduled for More U.S. Military Assistance Georgia has been approved for a risk-assessed payment schedule so it will be able to request and acquire vital military capabilities more easily, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Feb. 8, 2023 NATO Leader Visits Austin in Advance of Brussels Meeting Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg discussed expansion of the alliance, helping Ukraine defend itself from Russia's invasion, and the need for swift support for Turkey.
Jan. 25, 2023 Ukraine, Asia Drove 50% Increase in FY22 Arms Sales The Defense Security Cooperation Agency last year saw a substantial increase in the arms sales it administers, including arms purchased directly by partner nations with their own funds and sales funded through the Foreign Military Financing program.
Jan. 20, 2023 Defense Leaders Pledge New Ukraine Support Following the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said the nations are working together very smoothly to deliver to Ukraine the equipment it needs to defend its citizens and expel Russia from its borders.
Jan. 20, 2023 Austin, Zelenskyy Call on Contact Group to Redouble Efforts Now is not the time to slack off. Now is the time to dig deep and aid Ukraine in its existential struggle against Russian invaders, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III told members of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.
Jan. 19, 2023 Austin Meets New German Defense Minister Ahead of Contact Group Gathering Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and newly appointed German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius discussed Russia's war with Ukraine, NATO issues and the U.S.-German defense relationship during a meeting in Berlin.