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Oct. 11, 2022
Stoltenberg Says NATO Remains Committed to Supporting Ukraine

Defending NATO in light of Russian President Vladimir Putin's increasingly violent rhetoric is the main subject as alliance defense ministers meet in Brussels, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.
Sept. 30, 2022
Standardized Materiel Could Bolster Ukraine's Defense, Says Official

With the aim of providing long-term support to Ukraine, allies and partners recognize the importance of standardizing systems and munitions, the undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment said.
Sept. 28, 2022
Latest U.S. Support for Ukraine Targets Long-Term Security Investment

The Defense Department announced an additional $1.1 billion in aid to Ukraine, which will include an array of important warfighting equipment, a senior defense official said during a background briefing.
Sept. 20, 2022
U.S., Norway Defense Leaders Discuss Ukraine, Importance of High North

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III thanked Norwegian Defense Minister Bjorn Arild Gram for his country's aid to Ukraine and for the crucial role it plays in the Arctic and North Atlantic during a meeting at the Pentagon.
Sept. 8, 2022
China May Draw Lessons From Russian Failures in Ukraine

While China is very interested in expanding its sphere of political and military influence in the Indo-Pacific region, it's likely going to be more cautious when it comes to a move as aggressive as an invasion of Taiwan, the undersecretary of defense for policy, said.
Sept. 8, 2022
Momentum Builds for Ukraine Defense Contact Group

Nations of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group are even "more united and resolved to keep up our support for Ukraine's right to defend itself," Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said after the group's fifth meeting.
Aug. 24, 2022
Aid Package Is Proof Putin Can't 'Wait Out' Ukraine, Partners

The $2.98 billion package of military capabilities for Ukraine is meant to demonstrate America's commitment to the beleaguered nation and build enduring strength for it.
Aug. 24, 2022
U.S. Announces $2.98 Billion in Aid to Ukraine

On the 31st anniversary of Ukraine's independence, the United States is reinforcing its long-term commitment to the nation with $2.98 billion to train and equip the Ukrainian armed forces for their struggle against the Russian invasion.
Aug. 10, 2022
Austin, Latvian Leaders Aim for Stronger Alliance

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reaffirmed the United States' "ironclad" commitment to defend NATO allies and told Latvian officials that U.S. troops will continue a robust presence in their country.
July 28, 2022
Africom Dealing With Strategic Competition, Terrorism Threats

Africa is the central focus of terrorism in the world, while strategic competition with China and Russia remains the main challenge, Africom’s commander said.