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.
Sept. 29, 2022 U.S. Seeks to Build Network of Like-Minded Nations in Indo-Pacific Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is meeting with defense leaders from the Philippines, Japan and Australia while in Hawaii to strengthen bonds among regional allies.
Sept. 27, 2022 Austin Welcomes Marshall Islands President to Pentagon The partnership between the United States and the Marshall Islands is strong, and the nations have long shared the vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Sept. 26, 2022 U.S., India Ties Continue to Strengthen, Austin Says Military cooperation between the U.S. and India is at an all-time high, with service members from both nations regularly conducting exercises together and the two governments routinely sharing information and intelligence.
Sept. 19, 2022 Canada Plans to Increase Spending on North American Defense DOD welcomes Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand's announcement of plans to enlarge Canada's defense budget and make significant investments in North American Aerospace Defense Command modernization and continental defense, NORAD's commander said.
Sept. 14, 2022 Aviano AB strengthens community relationships through English Teaching Program This summer, volunteers taught English to Italian children in local middle and high schools, as well as two summer camps.
Sept. 9, 2022 Austin: Czech Republic Is A 'Vital' NATO Ally Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III discussed the situation in Ukraine, aid to that embattled country and the defense cooperation agreement with the Czech Republic during a meeting with Czech Defense Minister Jana Cernochova in Prague.
Sept. 1, 2022 U.S., Denmark Like-Minded on Ukraine Aid Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed Danish Defense Minister Morten Bodskov to the Pentagon for discussions on support for Ukraine and a bilateral defense cooperation agreement.
Aug. 31, 2022 U.S. and partner nation students graduate during IAAFA training cycle International military students filled an auditorium here for a ceremony to mark the successful completion their training at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy Aug. 10, 2022.
Aug. 10, 2022 Austin, Latvian Leaders Aim for Stronger Alliance Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reaffirmed the United States' "ironclad" commitment to defend NATO allies and told Latvian officials that U.S. troops will continue a robust presence in their country.