Jan. 6, 2022 Shared Challenges, Strengthening Alliance at Center of U.S.-Japan Defense Meeting Increased tensions in the Indo-Pacific region and the strengthening of military relations were the topics of discussion among U.S. and Japanese diplomatic and defense leaders during the 2022 U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee Meeting.
Dec. 9, 2021 Iran Top Priority for U.S., Israel Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Israeli Defense Minister Benjamin "Benny" Gantz discussed shared concerns regarding the aggressive actions of the Iranian government during a closed meeting a the Pentagon.
Dec. 6, 2021 Indo-Pacom, Southcom Leaders Discuss Allied Security at National Forum Advancing U.S. security through partnerships and alliances with other nations was the topic discussed by two combatant command leaders at the Reagan National Defense Forum .
Dec. 2, 2021 U.S., South Korean Defense Leaders Assess State of Alliance In a complex and changing security environment in the Indo-Pacific, one constant is the ironclad alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Dec. 1, 2021 NATO Warns Russia of 'Serious Consequences' for Ukraine Actions NATO allies are concerned about Russia's military build-up along the border with Ukraine, and Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Russia will face serious consequences if it once again invades the country.
Nov. 22, 2021 Rules-Based International Order Must Be Protected With Allies, Partners, Indo-Pacom Commander Says The 80-year-old rules-based international order has done everything it's designed to do for all nations by enabling security, stability and prosperity for all around the globe, the commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said.
Nov. 20, 2021 Air Force Medical Service demonstrates reliable trifecta supporting patients, nation, world Whether working behind the glass barrier of the pharmacy, the private room of the mental health clinic, or in the lab, medics take care of the vital mission of keeping beneficiaries healthy and service members ready. However, there is much more Air Force medics do.
Nov. 18, 2021 Austin: U.S. Will Work With Ukraine, Allies to Counter Russian Aggression Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed his Ukrainian counterpart, Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov, to the Pentagon, reaffirming America's unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Nov. 16, 2021 U.S., Norwegian Defense Leaders Discuss High North Strategy, Dealing With Russia Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted Norwegian Defense Minister Odd Roger Enoksen for meetings at the Pentagon, following up on discussions they held during the NATO Defense Ministerial last month.
Nov. 12, 2021 Guard Partnership Program Adapts, Continues to Grow A National Guard program formed in the wake of the fall of the Soviet Union has adapted and continues to provide benefits to partnerships around the world, Army Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, said.