Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Dec. 2, 2023
Austin: In Troubling Times, World Needs U.S. Leadership

As the world considers the repercussions of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the brutal Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, it also considers what the role of the United States will be — and what its role must be is leadership, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Nov. 29, 2023
Ukraine Security Assistance Strengthens Nation's Defense Industrial Base

In the United States, support for Ukraine has mobilized the defense industrial base in ways that haven't been seen in decades.
Nov. 22, 2023
Austin Kicks Off Meeting on Ukraine Defense

Collectively, the countries that comprise the Ukraine Defense Contact Group have committed more than $80 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since Russia launched its invasion and will remain steadfast in their support, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Nov. 20, 2023
Austin Reaffirms U.S. Support During Ukraine Visit

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to discuss Ukraine's current operations and near-term and midterm goals and objectives.
Nov. 16, 2023
DOD Official Describes Crucial Role of National Defense Strategy

DOD officials are working to implement the National Defense Strategy and link the strategy to resources, the official performing the duties of deputy undersecretary of defense for policy said.
Nov. 16, 2023
DOD Aims to Ensure Availability of Spare Parts to Sustain Ukraine-Bound F-16s

The Defense Department is already participating in providing training to help ready Ukrainian pilots to fly the F-16 aircraft. The U.S. also expects to be ready to make sure spare parts are available for those aircraft.
Nov. 13, 2023
Defense Security Cooperation University Marks 4 Years of Growth, Change

The Defense Security Cooperation University has made strides in achieving the initial goals it set for itself and has also expanded and improved on its ability to train the nation's security cooperation workforce.
Nov. 3, 2023
Ukraine Defense Package Includes Missiles, Air Defense

The latest package includes security assistance from DOD inventories valued at up to $125 million, using assistance authorized for Ukraine during prior fiscal years under presidential drawdown authority.
Nov. 3, 2023
New SEAC Stresses Need to Accelerate Change in Military

Times have changed and the U.S. military not only needs to change with the times, but anticipate those changes, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Troy E. Black said.
Nov. 2, 2023
National Armaments Directors Focus on Long-Term Support for Ukraine

As the conflict in Ukraine surpassed its 600th day, national armaments directors from more than 40 countries, the European Union and NATO gathered in Brussels to discuss long-term support for Ukraine.