Nov. 14, 2022 Liberation of Kherson 'Significant Accomplishment' for Ukraine The withdrawal of Russian forces from Kherson, a city of more than 280,000 in Ukraine, is a big win for the Ukrainian people and for its military, a senior military official said during a briefing at the Pentagon.
Nov. 10, 2022 $400 Million Security Package Headed to Ukraine Missiles for the HAWK air defense system, along with four Avenger air defense systems and Stinger missiles are headed to Ukraine as part of a presidential drawdown authority security assistance package worth up to $400 million.
Nov. 7, 2022 New Strategy Seeks to Reinvigorate Deterrence in a Changing World The National Defense Strategy fully supports the National Security Strategy and takes into account the range of threats the United States faces, the undersecretary of defense for policy said.
Oct. 27, 2022 DOD Releases National Defense Strategy, Missile Defense, Nuclear Posture Reviews The 2022 National Defense Strategy places a primary focus on the need to sustain and strengthen U.S. deterrence against China and advances a focus on collaboration with a growing network of U.S. allies and partners on shared objectives.
Oct. 27, 2022 Austin: Talks With Russia Important to Avoid Escalation in Ukraine As long as the channels of communication are open and the Defense Department is able to communicate what's important, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III says he thinks there's an opportunity to manage escalation.
Oct. 23, 2022 Allies, Modernization at Heart of U.S.-Japan Efforts in Indo-Pacific The international rules-based order that served the world well, is under attack and the United States and Japan need to work even closer together to defend, maintain and strengthen the order, the assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific Affairs said.
Oct. 21, 2022 Austin Discusses War With Ukrainian Defense Minister Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III assured Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov the United States, its allies and partners will continue to work with Ukraine.
Oct. 18, 2022 U.S., Estonia Defense Leaders Pledge to Do More for Ukraine Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur told Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III that Estonia is committed to do all it needs to support Ukraine and build up its own military.
Oct. 17, 2022 General Says Transcom Effectively Delivering Security Assistance to Ukraine U.S. Transportation Command's logistical prowess is on full display as its personnel balance the rigors of the command's global mission while ensuring Ukraine receives the aid necessary to defend itself, Transcom's commander said.
Oct. 13, 2022 NATO Unified, Resolute in Face of Russia's 'Illegal' Ukraine Invasion, Austin Says NATO has responded robustly and decisively to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the alliance's determination to protect every inch of NATO territory is unwavering, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.