Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

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.
Nov. 15, 2023
Austin Applauds Strengthening U.S.-Philippine Alliance

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed the strengthening ties between the U.S. and Philippines as he met with Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Nov. 13, 2023
Austin Affirms 'Ironclad' U.S. Commitment to Deterrence on Korean Peninsula

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored the United States' unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and security on the Korean Peninsula during talks with South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik in Seoul, South Korea.
Nov. 10, 2023
Austin Marks 'Transformative' Ties With India at Talks in New Delhi

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III lauded the strong partnership between the U.S. and India following talks with Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi.
Nov. 6, 2023
U.S. Has 4 Objectives in Middle East

The Defense Department currently has four lines of effort in the Middle East, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said.
Nov. 1, 2023
Intelligence Official Underscores Importance of Partnerships

The United States' ability to rely on a growing network of allies and partners is key to maintaining its advantage in the Indo-Pacific and beyond, a senior defense intelligence official said.
Oct. 31, 2023
Black Hawk Helicopters on Accelerated Delivery to Australia

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III noted that some of the Black Hawks have already arrived in Australia, with more to follow.