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.
April 17, 2023 Partnered Commitment to Ukraine Unlikely to be Deterred by Recent Intel Leaks It's unlikely that public knowledge of the contents of recently leaked intelligence documents will affect ongoing efforts by the Ukraine Defense Contact Group to provide security assistance to Ukraine, a senior defense official said.
April 13, 2023 Austin Says Latvia Is a Valued NATO Partner Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted an enhanced honor cordon and meeting to welcome Latvian Defense Minister Inara Murniece to the Pentagon.
April 12, 2023 U.S., Ukraine Leaders Discuss Ongoing Needs, Continuing Support Ukraine's battle against Russian invaders continues to inspire Americans with the daily examples of Ukrainians' courage and resilience, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
April 4, 2023 Finland's Accession to NATO Strengthens Alliance Security NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Finland as its flag was raised alongside those of the 30 other nations in the alliance during a ceremony in Brussels.
March 30, 2023 U.S.-Romanian Defense Leaders Discuss Strategic Partnership The U.S.-Romania strategic partnership has never been stronger or more relevant, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said as he met with Romanian Defense Minister Angel Tilvar at the Pentagon.
March 28, 2023 Competition With China Drives FY 2024 Budget Request With China as a pacing challenge, investment in the Indo-Pacific region is a big part of the fiscal year 2024 defense budget request, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
March 23, 2023 Austin Asks Congress to Support Defense Budget Request The fiscal 2024 defense budget request of $842 billion is needed to deter and counter the threats of today and those that may arise in the future, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III told the House Appropriations defense subcommittee.
March 21, 2023 NATO Chief Takes Stock of Challenging Year, Vows More Progress NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg unveiled his annual report for 2022 during a news conference in Brussels, noting the countries of the alliance rose to the challenge of Russia's illegal and brutal invasion of Ukraine.
March 16, 2023 Official Says Just-In-Time Deliveries Fail in High-End Competition Fostering a resilient and robust industrial base is a priority for the Defense Department's acquisition and sustainment community, said William A. LaPlante, undersecretary of defense for A&S.