May 3, 2021 Defender Europe 21 Exercises Multinational Interoperability, Readiness, Transparency This year's Exercise Defender Europe involves 26 nations and around 28,000 multinational forces all focused on building operational readiness and interoperability between NATO allies and partners.
April 15, 2021 Partnerships Are Vital to U.S. Military, Security Challenges in Europe U.S. partnerships and alliances are critical to combatting unwelcome actions by adversaries, such as those stemming from Russian aggression, two key defense officials told the House Armed Services Committee.
April 14, 2021 Austin Says NATO, U.S. Forces Will Leave Afghanistan, Continue Support to Afghan Forces Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III wholeheartedly supports President Joe Biden's decision to end America's longest war by September 11.
April 13, 2021 Austin Announces 500 More Service Members to Be Based in Germany Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced that, after consultations with German Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, the United States will base an additional 500 service members in Germany by the fall.
April 11, 2021 Austin Says U.S. Commitment to Israel Remains 'Ironclad' Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reiterated American support and commitment to Israel during his talks with Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz in Tel Aviv.
April 11, 2021 Austin Travels to Middle East, Europe to Strengthen Ties With Allies Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is traveling to the Middle East and Europe to consult with some of America's closest allies, with an eye toward "revitalizing" America's relationships.
April 1, 2021 Defense Secretary Highlights Commitment to Allies, Partners, Kirby Says Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said that the efforts of the U.S., Japan, Australia and India are important in countering the malign influence of China in the region, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said during a briefing today.
March 23, 2021 Defense of Taiwan Vital to Regional, National Security, Admiral Says The Indo-Pacific is the most consequential region for America's future and remains the priority theater for the United States.
March 21, 2021 Austin Meets With Afghan, U.S., Coalition Leaders; Gathers Info to Aid Biden Decision on U.S. Effort Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met Afghan, American and coalition leaders in Kabul to better understand the situation in Afghanistan and see the way forward to a just peace.
March 20, 2021 India, U.S. Look at Ways to Grow Partnership to Protect Indo-Pacific Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III came away from his meetings with Indian officials in New Delhi encouraged by the response from "an increasingly important partner amid today's rapidly shifting international dynamics."