Jan. 25, 2024 U.S., Iraqi Officials to Hold Talks A commission made up of officials from the U.S. and Iraq will begin holding high-level talks to advance the nations' shared goal of building an enduring security partnership, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced.
Jan. 23, 2024 U.S.-Vietnam Cooperation Growing, Maturing, DOD Official Says Defense cooperation between the United States and Vietnam is growing, but it is only one aspect of the growing relationship between the two countries, Lindsey W. Ford, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for South and Southeast Asia, said.
Jan. 23, 2024 Austin Urges Continued Support for Ukraine The U.S. remains determined to work alongside its allies to support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Dec. 19, 2023 Austin Lauds Key Partnerships in Middle East Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III praised the strong defense ties between the U.S. and Qatar as he met with senior Qatari leaders at Al Udeid Air Base in the Gulf nation.
Dec. 11, 2023 DOD Officials Underscore 'Ironclad' Commitment to Philippines After China's Unsafe Maneuvers Defense officials remain in close consultation with counterparts from the Philippines following the latest unsafe operational behavior by Chinese military vessels against Philippine vessels operating lawfully in the South China Sea over the weekend, the Pentagon press secretary said.
Dec. 7, 2023 More Nations Meet to Address Space Security DOD participated in a meeting of the Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals Board in Berlin to discuss opportunities to further advance operational cooperation and information sharing for the space domain.
Dec. 6, 2023 Austin Meets With Ukrainian Minister of Defense at Pentagon Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov at the Pentagon to discuss Ukraine's strategic goals for the coming year and a long-term vision for a future force.
Dec. 6, 2023 DOD Hosts Singapore Defense Minister for Security Discussions The U.S. and Singapore have been working hard to expand their defense cooperation over the years, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Dec. 6, 2023 Austin Welcomes Strengthened Defense Ties With Sweden Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed new steps to build upon the U.S.-Sweden defense relationship after meeting with Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson at the Pentagon.
Dec. 5, 2023 DOD Seeks to Quell Violent Extremism in Africa's Sahel Region Violent extremist organizations have taken advantage of weak governments and failed states across the Sahel region, the assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs said.