Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

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.
Dec. 4, 2023
Austin Praises U.S.-Romania Defense Ties

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored the importance of the U.S.-Romania defense relationship as he met with Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu and Defense Minister Angel Tilvar at the Pentagon.
Dec. 1, 2023
DOD Plans Indo-Pacific Innovation Challenge

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced the start of a series of defense innovation challenges beginning early next year and involving industry partners in AUKUS, the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.