Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Sept. 16, 2021
Australia, U.S. Alliance Is Stronger, Deeper Than Ever, Officials Say

The Australia-U.S. alliance is stronger today than it ever has been, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said, and the steps taken during the Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations at the State Department are aimed at keeping it that way.
Sept. 15, 2021
Long-Term U.S., Australian Relationship Will Ensure Free, Open Indo-Pacific Region

Despite continued Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific region, the long-standing relationship between the United States and Australia is expected to enhance stability, security and freedom in the region for all nations with an interest in the Pacific.
Sept. 15, 2021
Australian, U.S. Defense Leaders Discuss Future of Alliance

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III thanked Australian Defense Minister Peter Dutton for his country's steadfast support and said the two nations must work even more closely together for the future.
Aug. 31, 2021
Anniversary Marks 70 Years of Australia, New Zealand, U.S. Treaty

The Australia, New Zealand and United States Security Treaty was signed in San Francisco on Sept. 1, 1951, formally committing the nations to protect the security of the Pacific together.
July 29, 2021
US Air Force delivers helicopters, bolsters Australian alliance

As part of the U.S. Defense Department’s Foreign Military Sales program, 9th Airlift Squadron aircrew from Dover Air Force Base, Delaware transports two CH-47F Chinook helicopters aboard a C-5M Super Galaxy from Dover AFB to Royal Australian Air Force Base Townsville, Australia in early July,
April 30, 2021
Hawaiian Raptors fly with RAAF for exercise Pacific Edge 21

Total Force Airmen from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam completed a multifaceted, air combat exercise April 22, flying more than 100 sorties alongside partners from the Royal Australian Air Force and other U.S.-based units.
April 22, 2021
US, Australia strengthen alliance at Dover AFB

The U.S. government’s Foreign Military Sales program is a form of partnership the United States has with more than 180 countries and international organizations to transfer defense articles, services and training to international partners.
March 18, 2021
Dover Airmen support Royal Australian Air Force

The U.S. and Australia maintain a robust relationship underpinned by shared democratic values, common interests and cultural bonds. The U.S.-Australia alliance is an anchor for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and around the worl.
May 5, 2020
Virtual conference unites 19 air forces on pandemic response

Discussion focused on sharing lessons learned regarding COVID-19 response, desires for resuming engagement and exercises in a post-COVID world, and a commitment to continued cooperation across the Indo-Pacific region.