May 8, 2024 Brown: Joint Force Must Maintain Current Edge, Prepare for Emerging Threats The Defense Department's success in an evolving security landscape is defined by the joint force's ability to address current threats while at the same time preparing for the future, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., said.
April 10, 2024 U.S. Commander in Europe Says Russia Is a 'Chronic Threat' to World Russia poses a threat to the world and further aid to Ukraine to repulse the Russian invasion is crucial, the commander of U.S. European Command said.
April 10, 2024 Support to Ukraine Also Serves U.S. Interests, Wallander Tells Congress Ukraine is battling for its life as Russia continues its unprovoked war on the nation and it's in the United States' interest that Russia does not succeed, the assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs told lawmakers.
March 19, 2024 U.S. Will Not Back Down on Support for Ukraine Ukraine will not back down in the face of the Russia's invasion and neither will the U.S., Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said before a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.
March 14, 2024 Austin Underscores NATO Unity in Meeting With Latvia's Defense Minister Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III commended Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds for the continued assistance in helping Ukraine defend itself against the ongoing invasion.
Feb. 24, 2024 Two Years in, Russia's War on Ukraine Continues to Pose Threat to Global Security Russia's invasion and unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine is not just an assault on Ukrainian freedom and liberty, but also a threat to global order, U.S. officials said.
Feb. 16, 2024 Official Says Without U.S. Funding, Ukraine's Defense Will Likely Collapse Despite generous military support for Ukraine by allies and partners, unless Congress passes the Defense Department's supplemental funding request, Ukraine will be unable to defend itself against Russian aggression, a senior defense official said.
Feb. 14, 2024 NATO Ministers to Discuss Ukraine, Spending, Deterrence at Brussels Meeting NATO ministers will also review new alliance defense plans that are being tested in Exercise Steadfast Defender, the largest exercise in decades.
Jan. 29, 2024 Austin Underscores Enduring Strength of NATO Alliance Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored the United States' commitment to ensuring NATO's enduring strength during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the Pentagon.
Jan. 25, 2024 NATO Begins Largest Exercise Since Cold War Over the next six months, thousands of U.S. service members will participate in Steadfast Defender 24, the largest NATO exercise since the end of the Cold War.