Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

April 9, 2025
China's Military Buildup Threatens Indo-Pacific Region Security

China is undertaking an unprecedented military buildup, developing a large and advanced arsenal of nuclear, conventional, cyber and space capabilities, John Noh, performing the duties of assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs, said.
Feb. 13, 2025
Top Northcom, NORAD Officer Highlights Trio of Homeland Security Concerns During Senate Testimony

Air Force Gen. Gregory M. Guillot said growing cooperation between the U.S.'s global adversaries, evolving technologies in the hands of competitors and the ongoing threat of non-state actors continuing to target the homeland all present real-world challenges.
March 12, 2024
Leaders Discuss Security Priorities for Western Hemisphere

DOD's top priority is defense of the U.S. homeland against growing multidomain threats posed by China and Russia but emerging technologies are also posing new challenges to strategic stability, defense leaders told Congress.
Oct. 19, 2023
Decade of Developments Changed DOD's Focus on Weapons of Mass Destruction

Nearly a decade ago, the DOD's strategy for countering weapons of mass destruction was focused largely on places like Iran, North Korea and extremist organizations. Today, that focus has changed to address new realities.
June 8, 2023
Indo-Pacific Nations Bolstering Defense Ties, Capabilities

Indo-Pacific nations want a continued strong U.S. presence and they are improving interoperability and training with U.S. and regional partners, the assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs said.
April 26, 2023
U.S., South Korea Unveil Joint Declaration Outlining Steps to Bolster Deterrence

President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol outlined new steps aimed at bolstering the longstanding U.S.-South Korean defense alliance in the face of growing nuclear threats posed by North Korea.
March 13, 2023
Department of the Air Force 2024 budget proposal invests in modernization, transformation

The $259.3 billion proposal that Congress will now consider for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1 includes $215.1 billion for the Air Force and $30 billion for the Space Force.
Jan. 29, 2023
Austin Looks to Build on Strengths of Alliances With South Korea, the Philippines

The security environment in the Indo-Pacific is growing more complex and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will meet with allies in South Korea and the Philippines to continue efforts to strengthen the security environment in the region.
Jan. 12, 2023
Austin, Hamada Sign Documents to Strengthen Alliance Interoperability

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada signed a memo that commits the U.S. and Japan to work together on emerging technology to improve defense capabilities.
Jan. 11, 2023
U.S. and Japanese Leaders Chart Path to Strengthen 'Cornerstone' Alliance

U.S. and Japanese security officials announced a series of initiatives that will strengthen the alliance between the two nations and help guarantee a free and open Indo-Pacific.