Nov. 17, 2024 Austin Meets With Japanese, Australian Counterparts to Advance Defense Ties Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored the critical role that the deepening defense ties between the U.S., Australia and Japan continue to play in maintaining peace and security in the Indo-Pacific as he met with his counterparts in Darwin, Australia.
Oct. 3, 2024 Allies, Partners Conduct Operations in South China Sea Forces from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the Philippines and the U.S. conducted a maritime cooperation activity within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea.
Sept. 26, 2024 U.S., Allies Call for 21-Day Cease-Fire on Israel-Lebanon Border The U.S. called for a 21-day cease-fire on the Israel-Lebanon border to prevent an escalation of war and give diplomacy a chance there and in Gaza.
Sept. 6, 2024 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Aug. 7, 2024 US and Australia Collaborate to Enhance GPS Resilience in Contested Environments Australian Department of Defence members joined forces with the Joint Navigation Warfare Center to put GPS devices to the test.
Aug. 6, 2024 Austin Charts Further Progress in Deepening U.S.-Australia Alliance Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reaffirmed the impenetrable bond between the U.S. and Australia after hosting high-level talks with key Australian officials.
July 19, 2024 Around the Air Force: Mission Over Function Mindset, Electric Cargo Plane Test Flight, and International Exercises In this week’s look around the Air Force, training for Airmen leans toward a mission over function mindset, an electric cargo plane makes a successful test flight, and U.S. Airmen join international troops for two large-scale exercises.
July 24, 2023 Exercise Tests U.S., Australian, Japanese Troops U.S. Marines, Australian troops and Japanese soldiers conducted training events focused on fire and maneuver tactics as part of Exercise Southern Jackaroo 2023.
Feb. 9, 2023 DOD Is Focused on China, Defense Official Says China remains the pacing challenge for the U.S. government, a Defense Department official stressed to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.