May 23, 2023 F-16 Training, Aircraft, to Fill Ukraine's Mid-Term, Long-Term Defense Needs During a meeting of G7 leaders in Japan, President Joe Biden said the U.S. will support an effort with partners and allies to train Ukrainian fighter pilots on the F-16 aircraft.
May 23, 2023 U.S., Czech Defense Leaders Sign Security Agreement The agreement between the U.S. and the Czech Republic is meant to further strengthen defense ties, enhance NATO operations, advance transatlantic security and protect the nations' shared interests and values.
May 19, 2023 U.S. Official Looks to Deter Russia in Black Sea Region Russia's invasion of neighboring Ukraine has far-reaching impacts for the Black Sea region, and the United States is working with allies and partners to counter Russian President Vladimir Putin's aggression.
May 10, 2023 SACEUR Provides Update on Deterrence, Defense of Euro-Atlantic Area Army Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli provided an update on implementation of the Deterrence and Defense of the Euro-Atlantic Area concept following a NATO Military Committee meeting in Brussels.
May 5, 2023 Polish-U.S. Defense Leaders Look to Further Crucial Partnership Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak discussed the situation in Ukraine and ways to strengthen interoperability between the United States and Poland during a meeting at the Pentagon.
April 26, 2023 DOD Officials Detail Efforts to Support Ukraine, Defend NATO Russia's unprovoked invasion of neighboring Ukraine has provoked the worst security crisis in Europe since World War II, and nations around the globe are rallying to help Ukraine defend its sovereignty, defense officials said.
April 21, 2023 Following Ukraine Defense Contact Group, Austin Reminds Members of Their Impact After a full day of discussion during the 11th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reminded participating nations of the significance of their commitments.
April 21, 2023 U.S.-Led Ukraine Defense Contact Group Convenes for 11th Discussion Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov for a bilateral discussion in advance of the 11th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
April 19, 2023 Austin: Sweden's Taken Steps Toward Enhancing U.S. Partnership Following a meeting at the headquarters of the Swedish navy, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III acknowledged the efforts taken by Sweden in the last year to enhance its already strong alliance with the United States.
April 17, 2023 U.S., U.K. Defense Leaders Discuss Ukraine, AUKUS in Pentagon Meeting Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed Ben Wallace, the United Kingdom's Secretary of State for Defense, to the Pentagon to discuss the short-term and long-term implications of the U.S.-U.K. alliance.