June 5, 2023 Austin Says U.S. Will Continue Push for Open Indo-Pacific The U.S. continues to send its most modern and capable weapons systems to the Indo-Pacific and DOD has budgeted more than $9 billion to the Pacific Deterrence Initiative, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
June 2, 2023 Austin Underscores Importance of Partnerships in Securing a Shared Vision for Indo-Pacific The U.S. remains committed to a shared vision of freedom, security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.