Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Sept. 21, 2022
PACAF boss speaks at AFA conference, emphasizes importance of a free and open Indo-Pacific

Wilsbach provided remarks as one of three panelists for a “Preparing for Global Competition” presentation, hosted a media roundtable on “Defending the Indo-Pacific Theater,” and hosted a think tank.
Sept. 14, 2022
U.S.-Japan Defense Leaders Look to Strengthen Rules-Based Order

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III told Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada that the U.S.-Japan alliance is the cornerstone of security in the Indo-Pacific and pledged to make the already close alliance even closer.
Sept. 13, 2022
Nominee to Lead Space Force Testifies Goals, Priorities Before Senate Committee

Adversaries are moving aggressively to dominate in space and put U.S. interests there at risk, the general nominated to lead the U.S. Space Force said at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing.
Sept. 8, 2022
China May Draw Lessons From Russian Failures in Ukraine

While China is very interested in expanding its sphere of political and military influence in the Indo-Pacific region, it's likely going to be more cautious when it comes to a move as aggressive as an invasion of Taiwan, the undersecretary of defense for policy, said.
Aug. 15, 2022
In assessing his first year, Kendall sees achievement but many challenges ahead

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall reflects on his first year on the job.
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.