Austin Thanks Carrier Crew for Bringing Capability to Indo-Pacific Region Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III thanked the crew of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln for their service and dedication during a visit to the ship at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California, on Dec. 9, 2024. “You are … Read more
Adversarial Convergence Raises Alarm, Warns SOCOM General at Reagan Defense Forum December 10, 2024 SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — Adversarial convergence, the alignment of interests and capabilities between state and non-state actors, poses a significant threat to U.S. national security, according to U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) General Richard D. Clarke. Speaking at the Reagan Defense … Read more
U.S.-UK Defense Dialogue Highlights Shared Goals and Strengthened Partnership Washington, D.C., December 9, 2024 – Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks met with UK Permanent Under Secretary for the Ministry of Defence David Williams today at the U.S.-UK Defense Dialogue. The dialogue focused on shared goals, mutual challenges, and opportunities to strengthen cooperation between the … Read more
US Department of Defense Announces $988 Million Ukraine Security Assistance Package December 8, 2024 Washington, D.C. – The US Department of Defense (DoD) today announced a new $988 million security assistance package for Ukraine, the largest single tranche of military aid since the Russian invasion began in February 2022. The package includes: Air Defense Systems: … Read more
Austin: U.S. Leadership, Alliances Make for a More Secure World Published on December 8, 2024 at 03:10 Washington, D.C. – Speaking at the Halifax International Security Forum in Canada, Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III emphasized the importance of U.S. leadership and alliances in maintaining a more secure world. Austin’s Remarks Austin highlighted the evolving … Read more
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Call With Ukrainian Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov December 08, 2024 Washington, D.C. – Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke today with Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov to discuss the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine. Secretary Austin expressed his condolences for the continued … Read more
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Phone Call With Turkish Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar Release No.: NR-1642-22 December 08, 2022 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Turkish Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar today to discuss COVID-19 response, counterterrorism, and the situation in Ukraine. … Read more
Pentagon Chief Urges Unity in National Defense at Reagan Forum Washington, DC – Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III delivered a keynote address at the Reagan National Defense Forum on December 8, 2024, emphasizing the importance of unity and cooperation in strengthening the nation’s defense capabilities. In his speech, titled “The Common Defence,” Secretary Austin … Read more
Statement from President Joe Biden on U.S.-Mexico Security Cooperation December 7, 2024 Today, I am pleased to announce that the United States and Mexico have reached a significant milestone in our ongoing security cooperation efforts. Together, we have developed a comprehensive strategy to address the challenges posed by transnational criminal organizations and to strengthen the … Read more
First Lady Jill Biden Delivers Remarks at the 2024 Doha Forum Doha, Qatar – December 7, 2024 First Lady Jill Biden addressed the 2024 Doha Forum on Wednesday, delivering a speech on the importance of global cooperation and education in overcoming challenges facing the world today. Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill … Read more