Oct. 12, 2023 NATO Defense Ministers Deal With Range of Alliance Issues NATO defense ministers discussed progress made in strengthening deterrence in the region and the various NATO missions and operations during a defense ministerial in Brussels.
Oct. 11, 2023 U.S. Aims to Bolster Ukraine's Long-Term Air Defense Capabilities The U.S. will lead a newly formed coalition focused on developing Ukraine's air force in a bid to bolster that country's long-term capability to defend itself against Russian aggression, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Oct. 10, 2023 U.S. Flowing Military Supplies to Israel, as Country Battles Hamas Terrorists The United States will make sure Israel has what it needs to take care of its citizens, defend itself and respond to the Hamas attack, President Joe Biden said.
Oct. 9, 2023 U.S. Helps Israel Defend Against Hamas Attacks The United States is surging support to Israel, a senior defense official said, including air defense capabilities and munitions, and is also bolstering U.S. presence in the region.
Oct. 5, 2023 After U.S. Downs Turkish Drone in Syria, Focus Remains on Defeat ISIS Mission An American F-16 fighter aircraft shot down a Turkish unmanned aerial vehicle that had been observed conducting airstrikes in a U.S.-restricted operating zone about a kilometer from U.S. forces in Syria.
Oct. 5, 2023 Collaboration at Indo-Pacific military health exchange enhances interoperability More than 500 health professionals from 24 nations, including the U.S., converged at the Indo-Pacific Military Health Exchange, September 26 to September 29, to share experiences and increase interoperability among military health teams.
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.