Iraq, US Discuss Training Of Iraqi Military During Austins Visit To Baghdad

The Iraqi government discussed with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin training programs for the Iraqi armed forces amid ongoing counterterrorist operations against Islamic State (IS, terrorist group, banned in Russia), Iraqi government spokesman Basim Al-Awadi said.

Pentagon chief doubts China’s invasion of Taiwan is imminent

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin doubts that China’s invasion of Taiwan is imminent, as he himself said at a press conference following a meeting between the US and Japanese foreign policy and defense chiefs.

Pentagon chief warns Turkey against new military invasion in Syria

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday told his Turkish counterpart of his "strong opposition" to a new Turkish military invasion in Syria and voiced concern over the escalating situation in the county, the Pentagon said.

Any N. Korean Nuclear Attack On US, Allies To Result In End Of Kim Regime- Joint Statement

 Any use of nuclear weapons by North Korea on the United States or its allies will result in the end of Kim Jong Un's regime, the US and South Korea said in a joint statement on Thursday.

Russia holds second call with US in three days. The call was initiated by the US side.

Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu spoke with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Sunday in their second telephone call in three days, the defense ministry said in a statement.

Russia’s defence minister speaks with US counterpart

Russia’s Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu held a phone call with US counterpart Lloyd Austin, the defence ministry said, a rare talk between Moscow and Washington since the start of the Ukraine conflict.

US Defense Chief Says Some Countries Will Supply Ammo For NASAMS Going To Ukraine

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday that some NATO allies and partners volunteered to provide Ukraine with ammunition for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) it will receive soon.

West Scurries to Restock Arms as They Run out for Ukraine’s Sake – Al-Manar TV Lebanon

In an announcement by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, a meeting is set to take place this week of senior national armaments directors from allied countries to lay out long-term plans for supplying Ukraine and rebuilding their own stock of arms.

Ukraine’s need for more weapons to continue the "success"

Dozens of defence ministers from NATO and other parts of the world are expected to discuss weapon deliveries to Ukraine on Wednesday in Brussels, the Reuters news agency reports US officials as having said.

Austin Says Biden Has Been Clear, Does Not Intend To Put US Combat Troops In Ukraine - UrduPoint

US President Joe Biden has been clear about his intention not to place combat forces in Ukraine amid increased tensions with Russia, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Friday.

Pentagon chief tests positive for presence of coronavirus - TASS

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin reported on Sunday that he tested positive for the presence of the coronavirus infection.