Austin Works With Allies, Partners to Deter Russian Malign Activities
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is visiting the front-line states of Georgia, Ukraine and Romania before traveling to Belgium for the NATO Defense Ministerial Meeting in Brussels.
U.S., Ukraine Aim to Implement Strategic Defense Framework
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Ukrainian leaders in the capital city of Kyiv to reinforce ties between the nations and look for ways to implement the Strategic Defense Framework — a roadmap for both countries to follow to strengthen security and defense cooperation.
Austin Calls U.S. Support for Georgia 'Unwavering'
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U.S. support for Georgia's territorial integrity and sovereignty is unwavering, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said after a meeting with Georgian Defense Minister Juansher Burchuladze.
Official Says Peace, Security in Middle East Are Possible Through Partnerships
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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.
New Threats to NATO Demand Old Solution: Unity, Stoltenberg Says
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The world faces uncertainty with threats not only from nation states like China and Russia, but from climate change, cyber attacks as well as new terror groups, and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg made a compelling case that the only way to face these threats is together.
Deputy Secretary, German Defense Leader Meet for Talks
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Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks and Benedikt Zimmer, Germany's state secretary of the Federal Ministry of Defense, met at the Pentagon to reaffirm the U.S.-Germany bilateral relationship.
Australia, U.S. Alliance Is Stronger, Deeper Than Ever, Officials Say
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The Australia-U.S. alliance is stronger today than it ever has been, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said, and the steps taken during the Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations at the State Department are aimed at keeping it that way.
Long-Term U.S., Australian Relationship Will Ensure Free, Open Indo-Pacific Region
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Despite continued Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific region, the long-standing relationship between the United States and Australia is expected to enhance stability, security and freedom in the region for all nations with an interest in the Pacific.
Australian, U.S. Defense Leaders Discuss Future of Alliance
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III thanked Australian Defense Minister Peter Dutton for his country's steadfast support and said the two nations must work even more closely together for the future.
Austin Says Philippines Is Vital Ally With Shared Goals
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana at the Pentagon.