Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

March 1, 2023
Allies, Partners Central to U.S. Integrated Deterrence Effort

Within the 2022 National Defense Strategy, integrated deterrence — including increased partnerships with allies and partners — plays a central role to defending against both the acute and strategic threats posed by China and Russia.
Feb. 10, 2023
Canada, U.S. Support NORAD Modernization

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand discussed modernization of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and military assistance for Ukraine's defense at a meeting at the Pentagon.
Feb. 9, 2023
DOD Is Focused on China, Defense Official Says

China remains the pacing challenge for the U.S. government, a Defense Department official stressed to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Feb. 8, 2023
NATO Leader Visits Austin in Advance of Brussels Meeting

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg discussed expansion of the alliance, helping Ukraine defend itself from Russia's invasion, and the need for swift support for Turkey.
Feb. 4, 2023
F-22 Safely Shoots Down Chinese Spy Balloon Off South Carolina Coast

A U.S. Air Force fighter safely shot down a Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said in a written statement.
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. 25, 2023
Ukraine, Asia Drove 50% Increase in FY22 Arms Sales

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency last year saw a substantial increase in the arms sales it administers, including arms purchased directly by partner nations with their own funds and sales funded through the Foreign Military Financing program.
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.
Dec. 15, 2022
CSAF Announces CASI Toolkit for China

To ensure all Airmen understand China, the Chinese Communist Party, and the People's Liberation Army, their organization, training, and doctrine, [General Brown] tasked our LeMay Center's China Aerospace Studies Institute (CASI) with developing a Leader’s Toolkit for China.