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.
Aug. 8, 2023 Defense Official Says Force Posture in Niger Is Unchanged The Defense Department paused military training in Niger and has also paused some additional security cooperation efforts as officials continue to monitor events on the ground, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.
Aug. 8, 2023 U.S., Iraq Examine New Strategic Relationship Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed Iraqi Defense Minister Thabit Muhammad Al-Abassi for a discussion on U.S.-Iraq joint security cooperation dialogue at the Pentagon.
Aug. 7, 2023 DOD Focuses on Readiness, Modernization as It Arms Ukraine The Defense Department remains committed to arming Ukraine as the country defends itself against Russia's unprovoked invasion while at the same time maintaining U.S. military readiness, a top Pentagon acquisition official said.
Aug. 4, 2023 Space Plays Larger Role in U.S. Southern Command's Mission An increasing interest in space by partner nations in South America may prove beneficial to the U.S. Southern Command mission there, its commander said.
Aug. 4, 2023 U.S., Australian Air Force Units Emphasize Interoperability For the U.S. and Australian pilots and ground crews operating out of a secluded base in the far reaches of Australia's Northern Territory, Exercise Talisman Sabre 23 has provided a critical opportunity to train for the future of air warfare.
Aug. 3, 2023 U.S., Mongolia Discuss Military-to-Military Relations During Pentagon Visit The U.S. and Mongolia share a common vision for the Indo-Pacific region and a fundamental desire for peace and stability, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said during the first visit of a Mongolian prime minister to the Pentagon.
July 30, 2023 U.S., Australian Defense Chiefs Observe Exercise Talisman Sabre Exercise Talisman Sabre is building far more than military expertise and interoperability – it's building relationships and friendships that will pay off in the years ahead, U.S. and Australian leaders said.