Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

June 23, 2022
In Moldova, Guard Chief Finds a Nation Strengthening Armed Forces

With a brutal war raging in neighboring Ukraine and wary of nearby Russia, the Eastern European democracy of Moldova is rapidly strengthening its national defense — and looking to the North Carolina National Guard for help.
June 22, 2022
DOD Official Touts Sweden, Finland Joining NATO

A Defense Department official strongly urged the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to quickly approve the request of Finland and Sweden to join NATO.
June 17, 2022
Stoltenberg Details NATO Progress in Deterrence, Defense

Russia's invasion of Ukraine dominated the NATO defense ministers' meeting in Brussels, but the ministers — including Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III — also considered a range of actions and programs in preparation for the Madrid Summit.
June 16, 2022
NATO Defense Leaders Set Stage for Alliance Decisions at Madrid Summit

NATO leaders are making long-term plans to deter and defend every inch of alliance territory, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
June 15, 2022
Harpoon Weapon System, More Howitzers Headed to Ukraine

New security assistance will support Ukraine's most urgent needs for artillery, as well as near-term priorities for coastal defense, secure communications and optics, senior defense officials said.
June 15, 2022
More Than 50 Nations Pledge to Help Build Ukraine's Defense

Following its most recent meeting, the Ukraine Defense Contact Group will "move even faster and push even harder" to get military capabilities into the hands of Ukrainian forces battling Russian invaders, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
June 14, 2022
Russia's Grand Strategy for Ukraine Takeover Unmet, Says DOD Official

In the broadest sense, Russia has thus far failed to secure its strategic objectives in Ukraine, the undersecretary of defense for policy said.
June 13, 2022
Austin: How the U.S. Walks, Chews Gum at the Same Time

The Indo-Pacific is a U.S. national security strategy priority, but the United States is a global power with global interests and responsibilities, and "we are walking and chewing gum at the same time," Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said in Bangkok.
June 8, 2022
Austin Meets Prime Minister Trudeau at Joint U.S.-Canada Command

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canadian Minister of National Defense Anita Anand at the command that symbolizes the close bond between the two countries.
June 2, 2022
Austin, Stoltenberg Discuss NATO Future During Pentagon Meeting

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III continued discussions with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg as the alliance faces challenges from Russia and the need to agree on a new strategic concept for the alliance.