Sept. 24, 2021 Deputy Secretary, German Defense Leader Meet for Talks Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks and Benedikt Zimmer, Germany's state secretary of the Federal Ministry of Defense, met at the Pentagon to reaffirm the U.S.-Germany bilateral relationship.
Sept. 22, 2021 Australian Prime Minister, Austin Discuss New Aspect of Trilateral Partnership Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met at the Pentagon to discuss the enhanced trilateral security partnership with the two nations and the United Kingdom.
Sept. 21, 2021 Deputy Defense Secretary, U.K. Counterpart Discuss Defense, Security Priorities Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks met with U.K. National Security Advisor Sir Stephen Lovegrove to reaffirm the U.S.-U.K. bilateral relationship, a Defense Department spokesman said.
Sept. 15, 2021 Long-Term U.S., Australian Relationship Will Ensure Free, Open Indo-Pacific Region Despite continued Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific region, the long-standing relationship between the United States and Australia is expected to enhance stability, security and freedom in the region for all nations with an interest in the Pacific.
Sept. 10, 2021 Austin Says Philippines Is Vital Ally With Shared Goals Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana at the Pentagon.
Sept. 9, 2021 Austin Says Gulf State Responses Highlight Benefits of Allies, Partners Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III recognized the vital contribution of Arabian Gulf allies, saying their aid enabled the evacuation of 124,000 people from Afghanistan.
Sept. 3, 2021 U.S., Italian Leaders Discuss Range of Issues During Pentagon Meeting Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Italian Defense Minister Lorenzo Guerini discussed the evacuation effort from Afghanistan, strategies for the Middle East and Africa, and other topics.
Sept. 3, 2021 DOD Recognizes 50 Years of Security Cooperation As the Defense Security Cooperation Agency turns 50 years old, it is still focusing on its original mission to build enduring partnerships between U.S. and partner nation militaries, making both participants stronger.
Aug. 31, 2021 U.S., Ukraine Leaders Discuss Strategic Partnership During Pentagon Meeting The United States will continue to urge Russia to end its illegal occupation of Ukraine's Crimea and looks to strengthen bonds with Ukraine, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Aug. 19, 2021 U.S., Qatari Defense Leaders Discuss Afghanistan, Other Issues at Pentagon Meeting U.S. and Qatari defense leaders discussed events in Afghanistan as well as a wide range of issues in the Middle East during Pentagon meetings.