Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Sept. 1, 2021
Kendall’s first trip highlights Air and Space Force roles in responding to China, strategic competitors

The base, which is headquarters for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and Pacific Air Forces, was the first stop on Kendall’s first official trip as Secretary. It was no random choice. Nor was it an accident that it came less than a month into his tenure.
Aug. 12, 2021
China, Russia Pose Strategic Challenges for U.S., Allies, Admiral Says

The U.S. is now navigating through uncharted waters with the possibility of strategic deterrence failing under rapidly growing threats from China and Russia, the commander of U.S. Strategic Command said.
Aug. 6, 2021
Brown says China’s challenge must be met with speed, focus and commitment

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. told an influential audience Aug. 6 at the National Press Club that the Air Force and the nation must respond with speed, focus and commitment to China’s emergence and other global security threats just as it did 20 years ago following the 9/11 attack.
July 27, 2021
Austin Discusses Need for Indo-Pacific Partnerships in the Future

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke of the need for partnerships to combat COVID-19 – relationships that are also necessary to create a stronger, more prosperous Indo-Pacific – one where no one nation calls the shots.
July 1, 2021
Leaders Committed to Transparency With African Partners

The commander of U.S. Africa Command said that while the U.S. doesn't ask African nations to choose between it and other nations like Russia and China, he does offer caution about what's being offered and what the terms are.
June 15, 2021
NATO Stands Together as Biden Reaffirms U.S. Commitment to Alliance

The United States regards Article 5 of NATO's founding treaty — which states an attack on one country is an attack on all — as a sacred commitment, President Joe Biden said in Brussels.
June 11, 2021
Official Says Input From Allies on Nuclear Posture Review to Be Important

Nuclear deterrence remains the Defense Department's highest priority mission, the acting assistant secretary of defense for strategy, plans and capabilities said, adding that more is needed to confront these growing, multifaceted threats.
June 9, 2021
Austin Signs Internal Directive to Unify Department's China Efforts

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III issued an internal directive to laser-focus Defense Department efforts to address China as the nation's number one pacing challenge.
June 7, 2021
U.S. Leaders See NATO Summit as Means to Strengthen Trans-Atlantic Ties

President Joe Biden and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will attend next week's NATO Summit, stressing America's commitment to collective defense.
June 2, 2021
Official Talks DOD Policy Role in Chinese Pacing Threat, Integrated Deterrence

Colin Kahl, the undersecretary of defense for policy, explained how his office will flesh out Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's wish that "resources must be matched to strategy, strategy matched to policy and policy matched to the will of the American people."