Dec. 7, 2022 U.S. Officials Listen to Concerns of African Leaders In advance of next week's U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for African Affairs detailed how DOD and U.S. Africa Command are working with the nations of the diverse and expansive continent.
Dec. 6, 2022 Australia, U.S. Agree to Expand Defense Cooperation A discussion between the U.S. secretaries of defense and state and their Australian counterparts ended with a commitment to deepen defense cooperation.
Nov. 30, 2022 Austin Thanks France for Assisting in Ukraine's Defense The United States is grateful for France's contribution to Ukraine's fight to defend itself, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said during a meeting with French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu at the Pentagon.
Nov. 29, 2022 U.S.-Colombia Defense Leaders to Discuss Security, Migration, Climate Change Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said he looks forward to continuing discussions with Colombian Defense Minister Ivan Velasquez after their meeting at the Pentagon.
Nov. 23, 2022 Austin: Nations Support Rules-Based Order Nations around the world value and respect the rules-based international order and are willing to sacrifice for it, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said at the end of an international trip.
Nov. 22, 2022 Austin Thanks Congress for Continued Support of Ukraine Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with some U.S. senators at the Halifax International Security Forum, where he thanked them for their continued support for Ukraine.
Nov. 21, 2022 U.S., Indonesian Defense Leaders Look to Increase Interoperability Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met in Jakarta and pledged to improve interoperability between the Indonesian and U.S. militaries.
Oct. 18, 2022 VCJCS Describes Logistical Challenges in Global Security Environment Logistical and other warfighting strategies focus first and foremost on the threat, and that informs all decisions and actions taken by the Defense Department, Navy Adm. Christopher W. Grady said.
Oct. 1, 2022 Indo-Pacific Component Commanders Stress Importance of Partners Component commanders of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command emphasized the work service members do to build interoperability, understanding and procedures to work with allies, partners and friends in the region.
Sept. 30, 2022 Defense Leaders Look to Improve U.S-Philippine Interoperability The United States remains unwavering in its support for a strong and independent Philippines that can defend its sovereignty, ensure prosperity for its people and strengthen security in the Indo-Pacific region, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.