Nov. 30, 2022

Austin Thanks France for Assisting in Ukraine's Defense

Pentagon — The United States is grateful for France's contribution to Ukraine's fight to defend itself, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said during a meeting with French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu at the Pentagon.

Nov. 4, 2022

Aid Package to Ukraine Includes T-72B Tanks

Pentagon — The Defense Department announced approximately $400 million in additional security assistance for Ukraine under the Ukraine security assistance initiative. 

April 20, 2022

Poland Will Increase Defense Spending

WASHINGTON — During a meeting with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Pentagon, Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak said his country will increase its defense spending to 3% of gross domestic product.

Feb. 26, 2022

U.S. Continues Providing Arms for Ukraine's Defense Against Russian Aggression

WASHINGTON — Ukrainian resistance to invading forces is stiffer than Russia expected, as the U.S. and NATO continue to supply security assistance to Ukraine, a senior defense official said.

Feb. 2, 2022

Richardson Looks for Ways to Deepen Cooperation With Central American Allies

BELIZE — The nations of Central America and the Caribbean must work together with friends and allies to confront the problems of the future, the commander of U.S. Southern Command told the Central American Security Conference in Belize.

Jan. 31, 2022

'Major Non-NATO Ally' Designation Will Enhance U.S., Qatar Relationship

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden indicated plans to nominate Qatar as a "major non-NATO ally" for the United States during a meeting with Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

Oct. 19, 2021

New Hampshire Guard Partners With Cabo Verde

CONCORD, N.H. — The New Hampshire National Guard has been selected as the new state partner for the Republic of Cabo Verde, an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean off the northwestern coast of Africa.

Oct. 7, 2021

DOD Finds Top-Notch, Reliable Defense Partner, Supplier in Italy

WASHINGTON — Italy has been one of the nations the U.S. military depends on for both defense relations and military supplies and equipment, like weapon systems, small arms, chemicals and aircraft components.

Oct. 6, 2021

Official Says Peace, Security in Middle East Are Possible Through Partnerships

WASHINGTON — Integrated deterrence and a whole-of-government approach with allies and partners across the Middle East are key to enabling peace and stability in the region, a Defense Department official said.

Sept. 3, 2021

DOD Recognizes 50 Years of Security Cooperation

WASHINGTON — As the Defense Security Cooperation Agency turns 50 years old, it is still focusing on its original mission to build enduring partnerships between U.S. and partner nation militaries, making both participants stronger.

Aug. 31, 2021

U.S., Ukraine Leaders Discuss Strategic Partnership During Pentagon Meeting

WASHINGTON — The United States will continue to urge Russia to end its illegal occupation of Ukraine's Crimea and looks to strengthen bonds with Ukraine, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.

Aug. 10, 2021

Defense Official Outlines U.S. Security Assistance, Cooperation in Middle East

WASHINGTON — A Defense Department official testified about U.S. security assistance in the Middle East before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Subcommittee on the Near East, South Asia, Central Asia and Counterterrorism, emphasizing five vital points.

June 30, 2021

U.S., German Leaders Talk at Pentagon, Visit Carrier in Norfolk

PENTAGON — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed German Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer to the Pentagon and discussed the many ways U.S. and German service members work together to preserve peace and international order.

April 15, 2021

Partnerships Are Vital to U.S. Military, Security Challenges in Europe

WASHINGTON — U.S. partnerships and alliances are critical to combatting unwelcome actions by adversaries, such as those stemming from Russian aggression, two key defense officials told the House Armed Services Committee.

March 19, 2021

In India, Austin Looks for Ways to Increase Cooperation With Allies

NEW DHELI, India — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III commended Indian leaders on their growing roles in the Indo-Pacific region and the growing engagement they have with like-minded partners across the region to promote shared goals.

March 10, 2021

Secretary of Defense's Trip to Asia to Focus on Strengthening Partnerships With Japan, Korea, India

PENTAGON — The Defense Department announced the first international trip by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, who will visit three nations in the Indo-Pacific region.

Feb. 24, 2021

Allies, Partners Critical to U.S. European Command

STUTTGART, Germany — U.S. European Command works closely with U.S. allies and partners to address evolving challenges posed by its adversaries to secure peace and to protect U.S. interests abroad, its commander said.

Feb. 4, 2021

Biden Says Defense, State Will Work Together to Rebuild U.S. Foreign Policy

WASHINGTON — The Defense Department and the State Department will work closely and in tandem to better represent to the world the power of American values and ideals, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. said.

Dec. 18, 2020

Government Officials Announce U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict, Promote Stability

WASHINGTON — Leaders with the Defense, State and Treasury Departments held a virtual meeting to announce the release of the "U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability" document.

Dec. 4, 2020

US and Australia sign first-ever cyber agreement to develop virtual training range

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. — As part of the Dept. of Defense’s efforts to sharpen lethality, reform business practices, and strengthen partnerships in cyberspace, the United States and Australia have launched a first-ever agreement to continuously develop virtual cyber training range together.

Dec. 3, 2020

Miller Seeks to Strengthen Hemispheric Partnership

WASHINGTON — Acting Defense Secretary Christopher C. Miller stressed the need to strengthen partnerships in the Western Hemisphere during the virtual Conference of the Defense Ministers of the Americas.

Nov. 5, 2020

Women, Security, Peace Initiative Militarily Effective

WASHINGTON — The women, peace and security initiative is not only the right thing to do, but it is militarily effective, DOD officials said on the 20th anniversary of the passage of the landmark United Nations Security Council resolution.

Oct. 28, 2020

U.S., India Meeting Looks to Deepen Cooperation

WASHINGTON — The U.S.-India conference among the nations' defense and foreign affairs leaders has charted just how far cooperation between the two democracies has come, a senior defense official said.

Oct. 20, 2020

Esper Details Approach for Strengthening Alliances, Partnerships

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper discussed the importance of alliances and partnerships in national security during an event at the Atlantic Council.

Oct. 14, 2020

U.S., South Korea Reaffirm Shared Defense Cooperation

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper welcomed South Korean Defense Minister Suh Wook, reaffirming the strength of the U.S.-South Korea alliance.