Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Sept. 28, 2023
Cooperation Is Key to U.S. Success in 'Decisive Decade'

Teamwork and cooperation are key to success in this "decisive decade," said Derek H. Chollet, President Joe Biden's nominee for undersecretary of defense for policy.
Sept. 27, 2023
National Armaments Directors Meet in Support of Ukraine

National Armaments Directors from more than 40 countries, the European Union and NATO gathered in Brussels to further ongoing efforts aimed at solving industrial base and sustainment challenges in support of Ukraine.
Sept. 21, 2023
Austin Assures Zelenskyy of American Support for Ukraine

During a meeting at the Pentagon, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III updated Ukraine's president and highlighted his personal commitment and involvement and work with international leaders on providing security assistance.
Aug. 29, 2023
DOD Maintains Readiness as U.S. Assists Ukraine

Through coordination with allies, the defense industrial base in the U.S. has been effective in leveraging every tool available to support Ukraine on the battlefield while managing risks to U.S. readiness, the Pentagon's top acquisition official said.
Aug. 24, 2023
U.S. Will Train Ukrainian F-16 Pilots, Ground Crews

The Defense Department will begin training Ukrainians to fly and maintain F-16 fighter jets in the coming months, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said.
Aug. 18, 2023
Europe/Africa Air Force Chief Cites Lessons From War in Ukraine

The U.S. Air Forces Europe and Africa are learning lessons from the Russian invasion of neighboring Ukraine to develop strategies and tactics, Gen. James B. Hecker said.
Aug. 14, 2023
Pentagon Announces $200M in Security Assistance for Ukraine

The $200 million security assistance package includes critical munitions for U.S.-provided Patriot air defense systems and High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, among other items to help Ukraine counter Russia's ongoing war.
Aug. 7, 2023
DOD Focuses on Readiness, Modernization as It Arms Ukraine

The Defense Department remains committed to arming Ukraine as the country defends itself against Russia's unprovoked invasion while at the same time maintaining U.S. military readiness, a top Pentagon acquisition official said.
July 18, 2023
Milley Touts Successes of Guard's State Partnership Program

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff called on all nations involved in the State Partnership Program to recommit themselves to continue training and, if necessary, fighting together for the ideals that are foundational to the freedom of mankind.
July 17, 2023
State Partnership Program Turns 30: A Crucial Arrow in Ukraine's Quiver

For almost 30 years, since the founding of the Department of Defense National Guard State Partnership Program, California National Guardsmen and their Ukrainian counterparts have held exchanges, trained together and built troop-to-troop friendships.