U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin warned China that a war over its democratic neighbor Taiwan would have a “devastating” impact on the world. “The whole world has a stake in maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait—the whole world. The security of commercial shipping lanes and global supply chains depends on it. And…
War With China Over Taiwan Would Have ‘Devastating’ Impact, Defense Secretary Austin Says
Pentagon Snubbed, China’s Defense Minister Meets With Australian Counterpart
Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles met his Chinese counterpart, Li Shangfu, on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore after Li refused to meet U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. Marles confirmed the meeting on Twitter, calling the meeting another “important step” towards stablising the relationship between the two countries. In a speech to…
Beijing Rejects US Invitation to Meet, Pentagon Says
Beijing has declined an invitation to meet with top U.S. officials this coming weekend, according to the Pentagon on May 29. The decision effectively shutters the potential dialogue between Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Beijing’s new defense minister, Li Shangfu. “Overnight, the [People’s Republic of China (PRC)] informed the U.S. that they have declined our…
LIVE NOW: Defense Secretary Austin Delivers Commencement Address at Naval Academy
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin delivers the commencement address at 10:00 a.m. ET on May 26 at Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. …
Defense Secretary Austin Delivers Commencement Address at Naval Academy
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin delivers the commencement address at 10:00 a.m. ET on May 26 at Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. …
LIVE 2 PM ET: Blinken, Austin, Raimondo Testify on US-China Relationship at Senate
Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III, and Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo testify on “Investing in US Security, Competitiveness, and the Path Ahead for the U.S.-China Relationship” at 2:00 p.m. ET on May 16. …
LIVE NOW: Blinken, Austin, Raimondo Testify on US-China Relationship at Senate
Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III, and Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo testify on “Investing in US Security, Competitiveness, and the Path Ahead for the U.S.-China Relationship” at 2:00 p.m. ET on May 16. …
Blinken, Austin, Raimondo Testify on US-China Relationship at Senate
Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III, and Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo testify on “Investing in US Security, Competitiveness, and the Path Ahead for the U.S.-China Relationship” at 2:00 p.m. ET on May 16. …
Pentagon Urges Congress to ‘Resolve’ Lone Senator’s Blanket Hold on Military Promotions
Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin is urging the U.S. Senate to “resolve” a current impasse that’s put an indefinite hold on top military promotions and nominations. The Senate approves thousands of civilian and military nominations annually. The process is normally conducted through unanimous consent. But Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) has blocked hundreds of promotions and nominations because he objects…
Lloyd Austin Vows to Take ‘Any Measures Necessary’ to Prevent US Security Leaks, Orders Review of Intel Access
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has vowed to take “any additional measures necessary” to safeguard against national security leaks and has ordered a review of intelligence access, he said during a press conference on Thursday. Austin’s comments came shortly after the FBI arrested 21-year-old Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira in connection with a major leak of dozens of highly sensitive documents relating…
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