China declines meeting with Lloyd Austin over US arms sale to Taiwan
China pointed to a recent U.S. sale of weapons to Taiwan as the rationale behind the decision to decline the meeting.
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US ‘Secret War’ remembered as Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visits Laos
Al Jazeera looks back at the most devastating period in Laos’s history, when the US waged a years-long ‘Secret War’.
Defense Secretary Austin says women in military 'make us stronger'
In an exclusive interview with NBC News, Austin called women in the military a strong asset. Trump's choice for defense ...
US Reveals New South China Sea 'Task Force'
The Pentagon has confirmed that American troops are quietly assisting Philippine maritime operations in the South China Sea, ...
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China Refuses Austin Meeting Request Over Arms Sale to Taiwan
Chinese Minister of National Defense Dong Jun declined to meet with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin due to the recent U.S.
Russia’s Ukraine invasion has failed to meet Putin’s goals ‘1,000 days later,’ US Defense Secretary Austin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin has failed to meet any of his goals in Ukraine, even after more than 1,000 days of war, US ...
Austin explains decision to supply Ukraine with landmines
The the Biden administration has approved the sending anti-personnel landmines, which are banned by more than 150 countries, ...
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Austin Becomes First US Defence Chief To Visit Fiji
Lloyd Austin touched down in Fiji on Friday, becoming the first US defence secretary to visit the Pacific Island nation, which has become increasingly important in a tussle for influence with ...
Austin: Women in military ‘make us better’
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin praised women for their military service in an interview with NBC News, calling them “some of ...
Austin says Putin lowering the nuclear threshold is 'dangerous behavior'
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke exclusively with NBC News’ Courtney Kube about Russian President Putin lowering the ...
U.S.-Philippines alliance will transcend administrations, Austin says
United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday the U.S. alliance with the Philippines would transcend changes ...