Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

June 5, 2023
Defense Official Says U.S. Remains Committed to Middle East

With more than 30,000 troops in the Middle East at multiple locations, the United States' commitment to the Middle East hasn't changed, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East 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.
May 26, 2023
Yokota, JGSDF leaders exchange Co-Op awards

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force leaders invited U.S. Air Force counterparts from the 374th Airlift Wing to a Defense Cooperation Award ceremony in honor of the collaborative efforts both parties have made to strengthen the bilateral relationship between the United States and Japan at Camp Narashino,
May 23, 2023
F-16 Training, Aircraft, to Fill Ukraine's Mid-Term, Long-Term Defense Needs

During a meeting of G7 leaders in Japan, President Joe Biden said the U.S. will support an effort with partners and allies to train Ukrainian fighter pilots on the F-16 aircraft.
May 23, 2023
U.S., Czech Defense Leaders Sign Security Agreement

The agreement between the U.S. and the Czech Republic is meant to further strengthen defense ties, enhance NATO operations, advance transatlantic security and protect the nations' shared interests and values.
May 16, 2023
Readiness Challenge IX and the Spirit of Interoperability

Air Force Civil Engineers competed in Readiness Challenge IX April 24-28, involving a range of different challenges testing their preparedness, determination, and teamwork.
May 5, 2023
Polish-U.S. Defense Leaders Look to Further Crucial Partnership

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak discussed the situation in Ukraine and ways to strengthen interoperability between the United States and Poland during a meeting at the Pentagon.
May 3, 2023
U.S.-Philippines Agree to Modernize, Strengthen Alliance

The U.S. and the Philippines will continue the fundamental work needed to modernize and strengthen their alliance, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said.
May 3, 2023
Control, Cooperation, Classification Remain Focuses of DOD's Space Policy

The assistant secretary of defense for space policy told senators that his office is laser focused on three priorities: space control, space cooperation and space classification.
April 30, 2023
Air Force top IA officer gives glimpse of duties to future PMA strategists

The assistant deputy undersecretary of the Air Force for International Affairs briefed Air Command and Staff College political-military affairs strategist students and met with international students and Air University leadership, April 11-12, 2023.