The Latest Breaking News from Lloyd Austin

The moment has arrived: Biden must give Ukraine all it needs to win

It’s Zelenskiy who is setting the pace diplomatically and strategically. The US must end the prevaricating that may have needlessly prolonged the war

The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2023

Defense secretary tells Navy graduates they are ready to serve

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the leadership of new U.S. Naval Academy graduates will be at the center of American efforts for a more peaceful future

The Independent UK · May 26, 2023

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to visit India next week

United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will travel to New Delhi during June first week to meet his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh on his four-nation trip.

The Hindu · May 26, 2023

Biden’s shift on F-16s for Ukraine came after months of internal debate

President Joe Biden’s decision to allow allies to train Ukrainian forces on how to operate F-16 fighter jets — and eventually to provide the aircraft themselves — seemed like an abrupt change in position but was in fact one that came after months of internal debate and quiet talks with…

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

Biden's shift on F-16s for Ukraine came after months of internal debate

President Joe Biden’s decision to allow allies to train Ukrainian forces on how to operate F-16 fighter jets — and eventually to provide the aircraft themselves — seemed like an abrupt change in position but was in fact one that came after months of internal debate and quiet talks with…

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

U.S. to send additional security assistance to Taiwan soon- Pentagon chief

The United States will soon send additional security assistance to Taiwan, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday.

Reuters · May 16, 2023

Israel Continues Attacks In Search Of The Palestinian Islamic Jihad

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Wednesday night updated his US Counterpart Lloyd Austin On The Attack

Zenger · May 12, 2023

Pentagon withholding evidence in Russia war crimes case: Senators

Defence chief grilled on not cooperating with International Criminal Court prosecution, cites wariness of ‘reciprocity’.

Al Jazeera · May 11, 2023

Alabama Republican blasts an effort to rid the military of white nationalists

Sen. Tommy Tuberville is under pressure for holding up military nominees over abortion policy he disagrees with. When asked whether that is hurting military readiness, he faulted President Biden.

WEKU · May 11, 2023

US Abrams tanks for training Ukrainian forces arrive in Germany ahead of schedule

U.S. officials say the Abrams tanks needed for training Ukrainian forces have arrived in Germany slightly ahead of schedule, and are on their way to the Grafenwoehr Army base where the training will begin in two to three weeks

The Independent UK · May 11, 2023