Jan. 23, 2024 Austin Urges Continued Support for Ukraine The U.S. remains determined to work alongside its allies to support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Jan. 16, 2024 Collaboration Is Key to Implementing DOD Industrial Base Strategy DOD will continue to work closely across agencies and with industry partners as it implements its strategy for strengthening the defense industrial base to meet the future needs of the warfighter.
Dec. 12, 2023 Biden Pledges U.S. 'Will Not Walk Away From Ukraine' President Joe Biden announced the approval of the latest round of military assistance to Ukraine, valued at $200 million, which includes critically needed air defense interceptors, artillery and ammunition.
Dec. 11, 2023 U.S. Support for Ukraine 'Unshakable,' Says Austin America and a coalition of some 50 allies and partners are determined to help Ukraine fight to defend its territory and its citizens and to extend its battlefield gains, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Dec. 8, 2023 Top DOD Acquisition Official: Forged Partnerships Provide Momentum for Bolstering Ukraine Industrial Base The partnerships forged among allies and partners have paved the path toward bolstering Ukraine's defense industrial base for the long term, the Pentagon's top acquisition official said.
Dec. 6, 2023 Austin Meets With Ukrainian Minister of Defense at Pentagon Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov at the Pentagon to discuss Ukraine's strategic goals for the coming year and a long-term vision for a future force.
Dec. 6, 2023 Austin Ushers in U.S.-Ukrainian Defense Industrial Base Partnership Ukraine's ability to produce critical military equipment domestically is key to its ability to maintain lasting freedom and sovereignty within its borders, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Dec. 6, 2023 Austin Welcomes Strengthened Defense Ties With Sweden Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed new steps to build upon the U.S.-Sweden defense relationship after meeting with Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson at the Pentagon.
Dec. 4, 2023 Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan Support Ironclad, But Congress Could Help, Vice Chairman Says Congress could pass a budget with supplementary funding that would ensure robust continuation of DOD support to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, Navy Adm. Christopher W. Grady said.
Dec. 4, 2023 Austin Praises U.S.-Romania Defense Ties Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored the importance of the U.S.-Romania defense relationship as he met with Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu and Defense Minister Angel Tilvar at the Pentagon.