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Jan. 15, 2026
Hegseth Hosts Japanese Counterpart at Pentagon

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth welcomed Shinjirō Koizumi, Japan's defense minister, to Washington for a bilateral engagement at the Pentagon.
Jan. 15, 2026
Strengthening partnerships: Air Force, Royal Netherlands counterparts collaborate on aeromedical training

Inside a static C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, Airmen assigned to the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron joined NATO partners from the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force in a subject matter exchange at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
Jan. 14, 2026
U.S., Regional Partners Establish New Air Defense Operations Cell in Qatar

U.S. Central Command and regional partners opened a new coordination cell at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar to enhance integrated air and missile defense.
Dec. 23, 2025
U.S. Space Forces Japan Celebrates First Year of Activation

U.S. Space Forces Japan celebrated its first year of activation at Yokota Air Base, Japan, advancing space expertise for Japan and joint partners.
Dec. 10, 2025
Hegseth Hosts AUKUS Meeting With Australia, U.K. Counterparts

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth welcomed Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles and the United Kingdom's Defense Secretary John Healey to the Pentagon for a meeting concerning a trilateral partnership between the three countries.
Dec. 8, 2025
U.S., Australian Cooperation on Land, Air, Sea, Industrial Base Top Topics at 40th AUSMIN

The U.S. and longtime ally Australia met at the State Department in Washington for the 40th annual Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations.
Dec. 4, 2025
Hegseth Hosts Swedish Counterpart at Pentagon

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth welcomed Pål Jonson, Sweden's minister of defense, to the Pentagon for a bilateral engagement.
Sept. 22, 2025
Hegseth Hosts Canadian Counterpart at Pentagon for Bilateral Discussion

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth hosted Canada's Minister of National Defense David McGuinty for a bilateral discussion at the Pentagon.
Sept. 19, 2025
U.S., U.K. Demonstrate Partnership During First On-Orbit Operation

U.S. Space Command and United Kingdom Space Command conducted their first coordinated satellite maneuver, demonstrating the alliance's readiness to conduct dynamic, responsible and integrated space operations.
Sept. 9, 2025
U.S., Singaporean Military Leaders Discuss Partnerships, Training, Shared Interests

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth welcomed Singaporean Minister for Defense Chan Chun Sing to the Pentagon to discuss ongoing military to military cooperation and shared security interests in the Indo-Pacific region.