Feb. 28, 2023 NCOs Key to Ukrainian Military Successes Against Russia Since 2014, the United States has sent Ukraine more than $32.4 billion in security assistance, and while the transfer of equipment is important in Ukraine's defense, the training aspect of this aid may have longer-term implications.
Feb. 16, 2023 Austin Assures Baltic States of U.S. Commitment Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III visited Estonia and re-emphasized that the United States is totally dedicated to the defense of the Baltic republics.
Feb. 10, 2023 Canada, U.S. Support NORAD Modernization Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand discussed modernization of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and military assistance for Ukraine's defense at a meeting at the Pentagon.
Feb. 8, 2023 U.S. Aids Turkey After Devastating Quakes The United States — including the Defense Department — has multiple efforts underway to provide assistance to Turkey following devastating earthquakes, the Pentagon press secretary said.
Feb. 8, 2023 Readout of Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall’s bilateral meeting with UK Minister for the Armed Forces James Heappey The leaders discussed strengthening U.S.-U.K. cooperation on a range of shared air and space priorities.
Feb. 2, 2023 U.S.-Philippine Alliance Strengthens as it Enters New Phase U.S. service members will be doing a lot more training and exercises alongside their Philippine allies, as the defense alliance between the two nations continues to grow.
Feb. 1, 2023 Austin Visit to Philippine Base Highlights Benefits of U.S-Philippine Alliance Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III visited Camp Navarro in Mindanao, Philippines, where U.S. and Philippine service members are working closely together to ensure long-term prosperity of the region.
Jan. 31, 2023 U.S., South Korea Want Peace in Indo-Pacific Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III stressed that the goal of the U.S.-South Korean alliance is peace — not conflict — following meetings in Seoul, South Korea.
Jan. 25, 2023 Ukraine, Asia Drove 50% Increase in FY22 Arms Sales The Defense Security Cooperation Agency last year saw a substantial increase in the arms sales it administers, including arms purchased directly by partner nations with their own funds and sales funded through the Foreign Military Financing program.
Jan. 19, 2023 Austin Meets New German Defense Minister Ahead of Contact Group Gathering Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and newly appointed German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius discussed Russia's war with Ukraine, NATO issues and the U.S.-German defense relationship during a meeting in Berlin.