Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

June 30, 2021
U.S., German Leaders Talk at Pentagon, Visit Carrier in Norfolk

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed German Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer to the Pentagon and discussed the many ways U.S. and German service members work together to preserve peace and international order.
June 25, 2021
Afghan Leaders to Visit White House, Pentagon

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah, chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation, are meeting with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Pentagon, Press Secretary John F. Kirby said.
June 11, 2021
Official Says Input From Allies on Nuclear Posture Review to Be Important

Nuclear deterrence remains the Defense Department's highest priority mission, the acting assistant secretary of defense for strategy, plans and capabilities said, adding that more is needed to confront these growing, multifaceted threats.
June 7, 2021
U.S. Leaders See NATO Summit as Means to Strengthen Trans-Atlantic Ties

President Joe Biden and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will attend next week's NATO Summit, stressing America's commitment to collective defense.
June 7, 2021
Ukraine Making Progress on Defense Reforms, Official Says

America is unwavering in its support for Ukraine sovereignty, territorial integrity and Euro Atlantic aspirations, said the deputy assistant secretary of defense for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia.
June 2, 2021
Lebanese Armed Forces Remain Top-Notch Security Partner

The deputy director of strategy, plans and policy with U.S. Central Command said that despite economic challenges, the Lebanese Armed Forces remain a top-notch security partner for the United States.
May 18, 2021
Military Committee Enthusiastically Welcomes NATO 2030 Proposals

The chairman of NATO's Military Committee touted the alliance's ability to adapt and evolve to stay effective and relevant as a deterrent force.
May 18, 2021
General Says U.S.-South Korea Alliance Is Ironclad

The South Korea-U.S. partnership continues to grow through economic cooperation, mitigating threats to regional stability and fulfilling commitments to allies and partners in the region, the general nominated to lead the United Nations Command/Combined Forces Command/U.S. Forces Korea said.
May 6, 2021
Quickly Moving Forces Across Borders Is Vital to Europe's Defense, Official Says

The National Security Strategy emphasizes the importance of working with allies and partners such as NATO. Part of that commitment is being able to move formations quickly across Europe, a Defense Department official said.
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.