I spoke to Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant today to discuss the ongoing hostage negotiations and the need to increase humanitarian assistance into Gaza via all land crossings. I also discussed our collaboration with the United Nations to establish a maritime corridor to

We have taken unprecedented steps to tackle sexual assault & sexual harassment in the military. The FY23 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military demonstrates we’re making progress, but we know we have far more work to do. We owe it to our Service members to get this

I spoke with Slovak Minister of Defense and Deputy Prime Minister Robert Kalinak to condemn the heinous attack on Prime Minister Fico and extend my deepest sympathies for him and the Slovak people.

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I spoke with Egypt’s Defense Minister Zaki today to reiterate U.S. support for Egypt’s security and to express appreciation for Egypt’s critical efforts to facilitate humanitarian aid to Gaza and to contain the current conflict.  Egypt is a long-standing, strategic partner of the

I spoke with my Lithuanian counterpart Laurynus Kasčiūnas today to reaffirm our bilateral commitment to NATO’s collective defense & unshakeable support to Ukraine. I thanked Lithuanian MOD 🇱🇹 for his continued leadership in ensuring a credible, modern defense force on NATO’s

On May 13, I met with 🇨🇦 Minister Blair and discussed our shared defense priorities. We affirmed our longstanding defense partnership, and discussed Middle East and Indo-Pacific security, NORAD modernization, defense spending, and the situation in Haiti. We agreed to continue

South Carolina State University’s Army ROTC has produced more than 2,000 U.S. military officers—their history stands proud and strong.  

It was great to meet with some of SC State’s ROTC cadets—young men and women who have chosen to serve their country.

Today, I met with my 🇩🇪 counterpart Boris Pistorius. German partnership in support of Ukraine and within the NATO Alliance is critical – always important to exchange views with a close Ally. #WeAreNATO

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I’m headed to Orangeburg, South Carolina today to deliver the Commencement address for South Carolina State University. In South Carolina, I’ll also meet with recruits and service members at Fort Jackson.

I met with Jordan’s King Abdullah II yesterday to reiterate U.S. support for Jordan’s security and appreciation for Jordan’s humanitarian efforts in Gaza.  The United States stands with Jordan amid threats from Iran and its regional proxies.

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I spoke to Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant today to discuss the ongoing hostage negotiations and Rafah. I reiterated the U.S. commitment to supporting Israel’s self-defense, protecting Palestinian civilians, and encouraging the increased flow of humanitarian aid into

.Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s meeting with Secretary Teodoro underscores that our alliance with the Philippines is deeper and stronger today than ever before.

I met today with my counterparts from Australia, Japan, and the Philippines to strengthen the historic momentum among our four countries.

We share a vision — and we’ve charted an ambitious course to advance that vision together.

Together, we signed a trilateral Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Arrangement that will drive forward our collective work on science and tech.

The United States, Australia, and Japan are continuing to deepen our trilateral cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

That’s why I was proud to meet together with Deputy Prime Minister Marles and Minister Kihara in Hawaii today.

.Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III wrapped a good meeting with Minister Kihara today. The two leaders discussed how the U.S. and Japan are delivering force posture results together, deepening our trilateral partnership with ROK, and breaking ground in defense co-development.

.Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles in Hawaii today to deepen our defense industrial cooperation, including through AUKUSand our support to Australia’s Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) enterprise.

I spoke to Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant today to discuss the ongoing hostage negotiations, humanitarian assistance efforts, and Rafah. I reiterated the U.S. commitment to supporting Israel’s self-defense, protecting Palestinian civilians, encouraging the increased

Wheels down in Honolulu, Hawaii. I’m looking forward to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s Change of Command, engagements with Indo-Pacific partners, and spending time with service members.

Today, Secretary Austin is headed to Hawaii to preside over INDOPACOM’s Change of Command. In Honolulu, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will also participate in quadrilateral meetings with his counterparts from the Philippines, Japan, and Australia.