Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Oct. 17, 2021
Defense Secretary Travels to Europe to Reassure Frontline States

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is traveling to Europe to reassure allies and partners of America's commitment to their sovereignty in the face of Russian aggression.
Oct. 5, 2021
New Threats to NATO Demand Old Solution: Unity, Stoltenberg Says

The world faces uncertainty with threats not only from nation states like China and Russia, but from climate change, cyber attacks as well as new terror groups, and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg made a compelling case that the only way to face these threats is together.
Oct. 4, 2021
NATO's Stoltenberg Visits Pentagon, Meets With Austin to Discuss Alliance Future

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III thanked NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg for all he's done to hold the alliance together and modernize it.
Sept. 17, 2021
DOD Policy Chief Kahl Discusses Strategic Competition With Baltic Allies

The Defense Department's undersecretary for policy explained how the strategic competition between the United States, China and Russia should be approached.
Sept. 1, 2021
Kendall’s first trip highlights Air and Space Force roles in responding to China, strategic competitors

The base, which is headquarters for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and Pacific Air Forces, was the first stop on Kendall’s first official trip as Secretary. It was no random choice. Nor was it an accident that it came less than a month into his tenure.
Aug. 12, 2021
China, Russia Pose Strategic Challenges for U.S., Allies, Admiral Says

The U.S. is now navigating through uncharted waters with the possibility of strategic deterrence failing under rapidly growing threats from China and Russia, the commander of U.S. Strategic Command said.
July 1, 2021
Leaders Committed to Transparency With African Partners

The commander of U.S. Africa Command said that while the U.S. doesn't ask African nations to choose between it and other nations like Russia and China, he does offer caution about what's being offered and what the terms are.
June 15, 2021
NATO Stands Together as Biden Reaffirms U.S. Commitment to Alliance

The United States regards Article 5 of NATO's founding treaty — which states an attack on one country is an attack on all — as a sacred commitment, President Joe Biden said in Brussels.
June 11, 2021
Official Says Input From Allies on Nuclear Posture Review to Be Important

Nuclear deterrence remains the Defense Department's highest priority mission, the acting assistant secretary of defense for strategy, plans and capabilities said, adding that more is needed to confront these growing, multifaceted threats.
June 7, 2021
U.S. Leaders See NATO Summit as Means to Strengthen Trans-Atlantic Ties

President Joe Biden and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will attend next week's NATO Summit, stressing America's commitment to collective defense.