DOD officials believe the unsafe interceptions of U.S. and allied aircraft in international airspace by Chinese officials is to “coerce a change in lawful U.S. operational activity,” the assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs said.
The Defense Department completed five separate C-17 Globemaster III missions to deliver assistance, including munitions, to meet Israel’s needs in the wake of the deadly attacks by Hamas terrorists, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.
As part of the Theater Maintenance Partnership Initiative, U.S. Southern Command will help partner nations in South America better maintain equipment purchased from the U.S.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is continuing to coordinate closely with his Israeli counterpart in response to last week’s deadly attacks by Hamas terrorists, Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored the United States’ unwavering commitment to Israel after meeting with key leaders in Tel Aviv.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will travel to Israel to meet with leaders there and underscore the United States’ unwavering support in the wake of deadly terrorist attacks.
NATO defense ministers discussed progress made in strengthening deterrence in the region and the various NATO missions and operations during a defense ministerial in Brussels.
The U.S. will supply Israel with the capabilities it needs to combat the Hamas terror group even as it supplies Ukraine with the weaponry needed to defeat Russia, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said at NATO headquarters in Brussels.
