Oct. 4, 2023 Austin Says U.S. Committed to Defending Japan, Including Senkaku Islands Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III stated Article V of the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty includes an ironclad commitment to defend all of Japan, including the Senkaku Islands and other territories.
Sept. 25, 2023 Austin Praises Kenya's Commitment to Regional Peace Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Kenyan Defense Minister Aden Bare Duale underscored their countries' ties by signing a five-year framework for defense cooperation and enhancing interoperability between the two militaries.
Sept. 22, 2023 Austin Lauds Mozambique's Leadership on Regional Security Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III thanked Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi for his leadership in promoting the role of women in security during an enhanced honor cordon and meeting at the Pentagon.
Sept. 21, 2023 Austin Assures Zelenskyy of American Support for Ukraine During a meeting at the Pentagon, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III updated Ukraine's president and highlighted his personal commitment and involvement and work with international leaders on providing security assistance.
Sept. 19, 2023 U.S.-India Relationship Critical to Free, Open Indo-Pacific A shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific bolsters the U.S.-India relationship as the two countries continue to strengthen defense ties, a senior Pentagon official said.
Sept. 14, 2023 Austin Welcomes Increased Cooperation With Bahrain Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed Bahrain's Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, one day after the U.S. and Bahrain signed the Comprehensive Security Integration Agreement.
Sept. 7, 2023 Growth in Partnerships Signals U.S. Success in Indo-Pacific The increased appetite among allies and partners to participate in multinational exercises throughout the Indo-Pacific is a key indicator that the DOD's strategy is paying off, the commander of U.S. Army Pacific said.
Sept. 6, 2023 DOD Expert Says U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy Is Seeing Successes The past year has been truly historic in the Indo-Pacific region and the Defense Department looks to continue that progress, the assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs said.
Aug. 21, 2023 Pentagon Policy Official Underscores Defense Ties With Djibouti The longstanding defense relationship between the U.S. and Djibouti is a key facet to peace and stability in a critical region, Mara Karlin, performing the duties of deputy undersecretary of defense for policy, said.
Aug. 18, 2023 Japan, South Korea, U.S. Strengthen Trilateral Cooperation The trilateral ties among Japan, South Korea and the United States will make the world safer and the three countries stronger, President Joe Biden said at the conclusion of talks at Camp David, Md.