He says it is essential to de-escalate violence at Israel’s northern border. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized the importance of diplomat work between Israel and Hezbollah, saying that…
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U.S., Japan, and South Korea Strengthen Security Ties Amid Regional Tensions
Secretary Austin meets with defense ministers in Singapore to discuss the threat from North Korea. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Japan Minister of Defense Kihara Minoru, and Republic…
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U.S. Defense Secretary Meets with Cambodian Prime Minister
Secretary Austin seeks to forge a relationship after the strong ties of the nation’s previous minister to China. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Cambodian leadership to discuss…
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Defense Secretary Delivers Keynote at Naval Academy Commencement
Approximately 1,000 midshipmen will receive commissions into the U.S. Navy or Marine Corps. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, who is a retired four-star Army general and former commander…
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U.S. Halts Arms Shipment to Israel over Rafah Operation
Defense secretary says the administration is still considering what it will do with the shipment. President Joe Biden’s administration paused a shipment of munitions that was headed to…
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Secretary Austin Responds to Israeli Strike on World Central Kitchen
He shared the concerns of the administration over the planned operation in Rafah. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin held a phone call with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant…
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Secretary Austin Meets With Israeli Defense Minister Gallant
At the Pentagon, the leaders discussed the war against Hamas in Gaza. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin met with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant at the Pentagon this…
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Defense Secretary Welcomes Micronesia President to Pentagon
They discuss the recent renewal of U.S. defense agreements in the Indo-Pacific. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin hosted Micronesian President Wesley Simina at the Pentagon on Thursday, where…
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Defense Secretary Addresses Funding for Ukraine
The current aid legislation has stalled in the House of Representatives. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke about Ukraine’s need for assistance at Ramstein Air Base in Germany,…
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Pentagon Lifts Osprey Flight Ban
Naval Air Systems Command grounded the aircraft three months ago after a fatal crash in Japan. The Pentagon is lifting the ban on the flight of the Osprey…
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