Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

July 28, 2022
Africom Dealing With Strategic Competition, Terrorism Threats

Africa is the central focus of terrorism in the world, while strategic competition with China and Russia remains the main challenge, Africom’s commander said.
July 27, 2022
Building Asymmetric Advantage in Indo-Pacific Part of DOD Approach to Chinese Aggression

The Defense Department's goal is aimed at ensuring the U.S., its partners and allies can continue to enjoy a free and open Indo-Pacific region where both international law and national sovereignty are respected.
July 27, 2022
Building Asymmetric Advantage in Indo-Pacific Part of DOD Approach to Chinese Aggression

The Defense Department's goal is aimed at ensuring the U.S., its partners and allies can continue to enjoy a free and open Indo-Pacific region where both international law and national sovereignty are respected.
June 27, 2022
Kendall outlines progress on ‘transformation’ tempered by continuing threats, need for ‘urgency’

Offering a report card on the state of transformation across the Air and Space Forces, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall said June 24 that progress has been made but more is needed, and the pace of change must quicken to reshape and refocus the services to meet fast evolving global threats.
May 26, 2022
Russia, China Pose Security Challenges to Europe, General Says

NATO's importance in deterring aggression and misbehavior by Russia and China in Europe cannot be overstated, the nominee for commander of U.S. European Command and supreme allied commander of Europe told a Senate panel.
May 18, 2022
Malawi Defense Force JAG visits Kentucky National Guard

Soldiers with the Kentucky National Guard’s legal team hosted Brig. Gen. Dan Kuwali of the Malawi Defense Force for a two-day visit that included a tour of the Kentucky State Capitol and presentations to Guard members Apr. 21-22.
April 12, 2022
Defense Intelligence Agency Report Details Space-Based Threats From Competitors

The Defense Intelligence Agency released the new unclassified report which examines the space and counterspace programs that could pose significant challenges to U.S. or partner interests, John F. Huth, the DIA defense intelligence officer for space and counterspace, said.
April 5, 2022
Potential for Great Power Conflict 'Increasing,' Milley Says

America's top military officer told the House Armed Services Committee that the world is getting more unstable, "and the potential for significant international conflict between great powers is increasing, not decreasing."
March 28, 2022
Department of the Air Force budget proposal focuses on transformation, modernization

While transformation and modernization are needed in real time, the 2023 fiscal year proposal is designed to build momentum for additional transformation in future budgets.
March 24, 2022
Generals Say China, Russia Persist in Western Hemisphere Meddling

China and Russia are looking for opportunities to undermine U.S. partnerships in the Americas, generals said.