June 5, 2025 Hegseth, NATO Leader Find Common Ground on Defense Spending Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte both stated an increase in defense spending targets — by both the U.S. and NATO ally countries — is essential to deterring threats posed by anti-Western aggressors.
Feb. 13, 2025 Hegseth Tells NATO Hard Power Provides Deterrence, Defense Following a meeting of NATO defense ministers, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that America's allies must do more to defend Europe.
Jan. 22, 2025 Exercise Freezing Winds Enhances Readiness Marines participated in Exercise Freezing Winds in Finland to increase readiness and interoperability between NATO partners and allies in and around the Baltic Sea.
Nov. 8, 2024 Austin Recounts DOD's Progress, Praises Military Leaders Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke about the progress achieved by the Defense Department during his four-year tenure as the Pentagon's top official while also praising DOD leadership.
Oct. 21, 2024 Austin Affirms United States' Unwavering Support for Ukraine During Visit to Kyiv The U.S. remains unwavering in its support for Ukraine as Russia's disregard for international norms and ongoing war of aggression continues to threaten democracies throughout the globe, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said during a visit to Ukraine.
Oct. 18, 2024 Austin Reaffirms U.S., NATO's Long-Term Commitment to Ukraine Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reaffirmed the U.S. and NATO's long-term commitment to a free and sovereign Ukraine while speaking in Brussels.
Oct. 17, 2024 Austin Highlights Key Lessons for Continued Success in Global Counterterrorism Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III outlined three lessons he views as key to ongoing success against global terrorism while speaking to NATO's Ministerial of the force contributing members of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS in Brussels.
Sept. 13, 2024 Exercise Saber Junction Jump-Starts in Germany Over 500 Army paratroopers jumped from multiple aircraft during a training exercise that kicked off the NATO Exercise Saber Junction in Eglsee, Germany.
Sept. 6, 2024 Around the Air Force: SECAF Strengthens Partnerships, Combat Support Instructor Course, and Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Debut In this week's look around the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall takes a relationship-building trip to seven European nations, a new combat support instructor course will help Air Task Forces, and the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle makes its debut.
Aug. 2, 2024 Pentagon Official: Alliances Are Key to U.S. Nuclear Deterrence Advantage The U.S. maintains an asymmetric strategic advantage through its global network of allies and partners amid increasing competition, a senior Pentagon official said.