Türkiye and U.S. discuss defense cooperation
Turkish National Defense Minister Yasar Guler and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin held a phone call on October 29. The sides discussed bilateral and regional defense and security issues, the …
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US, Saudi Arabia confirm plans to contain Iran
The heads of the American and Saudi defense ministries spoke by phone
U.S. backs Israel's invasion of Lebanon
The United States quietly backed Israel's military push against Hezbollah. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said he spoke with his …
Pentagon chief speaks over phone with Russian Defense Minister
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov held phone talks on June 25, Pentagon Spokesman Patrick Ryder said, noting that the sides discussed the situation in Ukraine. "During …
Pentagon: U.S. to protect Israel from Iran
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin told Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in their phone conversation that Israel could rely on full support from the United States to defend itself against Iranian attacks, …
US promises to support Israel against Iran
The US guarantees Israel full military support if Iran starts a war against the Jewish state, Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said
Lloyd Austin called to resign following hospitalization scandal
Congressman Chris Deluzio called for U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s resignation, becoming the first Democrat to publicly support the removal of the Pentagon leader for a hospitalization scandal that has engulfed the Biden …
Lloyd Austin in hospital: what happened to head of Pentagon?
The US Secretary of Defense was hospitalized on January 1, the White House found out about his hospitalization only three days later
U.S. Defense Secretary heads to Israel to discuss Gaza operation
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin embarks on a multiday trip to the Middle East this weekend with stops in Israel, Qatar and Bahrain. The trip also includes a visit to the USS Gerald R. Ford, which is underway in the eastern …
US calls on Israel to change strategy in Gaza
US authorities have warned Israel of defeat in the conflict with the Gaza Strip if the country does not protect Palestinian civilians
U.S. warns Iran it does not seek to escalate conflict
The United States has taken “additional measures to communicate directly with Iran” that it does not seek to escalate conflict in the Middle East amid …
U.S. sees threat to its troops in Middle East
The United States sees the prospect of a significant escalation in attacks on its troops in the Middle East and of Iran seeking to widen the Israel-Hamas war, the top U.S. diplomat and defense officials said. U.S. Secretary of State …
US to continue supplying Israel with weapons
The US will give Israel more ammunition and interceptors for the Iron Dome. Deliveries will be carried out quickly, the head of the Pentagon said.
U.S. to send carrier strike group in support of Israel
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said he has ordered the Ford carrier strike group to sail to the Eastern Mediterranean to be ready to assist Israel after the attack by Hamas. The USS Gerald R. Ford, the …
Pentagon chief makes unannounced trip to Iraq
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said U.S. troops are “ready to remain in Iraq” in his remarks during an unannounced trip to Baghdad on March 7, according to the U.S. press pool traveling with him. Austin said in a …
US threaten China from Philippines bases
“The threat is even more serious if medium-range missiles are deployed"
U.S. warns Erdogan against new Turkish military campaign in Syria
The U.S. warned Turkey against a new military campaign into Kurdish-controlled parts of Syria, saying that some recent airstrikes had posed a threat to U.S. personnel working with Syrian partners. According to …
Russian and U.S. defense chiefs hold phone talks
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu spoke by phone to U.S. counterpart Lloyd Austin about topics including the Ukraine conflict, Moscow’s Defense Ministry said on its official Telegram channel Friday. “Current …
Turkish and U.S. defense chiefs discuss bilateral ties over phone
In a Tuesday phone call, Turkish National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin discussed the shared NATO alliance as well as bilateral and regional issues. Akar and Austin exchanged views on defense …
Pentagon chief tests positive for COVID-19
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday tested positive for COVID-19, the second time the Pentagon chief is known to have contracted the virus. Austin, 69, said in a statement he is experiencing “mild symptoms” …
