Lloyd Austin

Behind the scenes at the Pentagon on the day Hezbollah's pagers exploded - interview

This is the first time a senior US official is willing to discuss the behind-the-scenes events on the day Hezbollah’s pagers exploded.

(Illustrative) A pager device and a crowd in Lebanon near a site where Hezbollah members' pager devices were attacked.
 U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin meets with his Japanese counterpart Gen Nakatani (not pictured) on the day of their talks at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo, Japan December 10, 2024.

Austin to Katz: US to continue thwarting ISIS from reestablishing itself in Syria

 US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin attends a joint press conference during the 2024 Australia-US Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, US, August 6, 2024.

Pentagon concerned over reports of Israeli strikes against Lebanese Armed Forces

 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander-in-Chief Major General, Hossein Salami speaks during the funeral ceremony of senior adviser for Iran's Revolutionary Guards, Sayyed Razi Mousavi, who was killed in an Israeli air strike outside the Syrian capital Damascus, in Tehran, Iran December

'Don't count on THAAD' for protection: IRGC issues renewed threats to Israel


US, Israel delegations meet for annual defense dialogue

The dialogue centered around threats posed by the Iranian regime, its nuclear program and its support for terrorism and regional aggression.

 Defense Minister Benny Gantz with a US defense delegation on November 17, 2022

Ukraine capable of retaking Kherson from Russia - Pentagon chief

Ukrainian forces can retake the strategic southern city of Kherson from Russian troops, according to US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.

 Tanks of the Ukrainian armed forces are parked on the roadside during a withdrawal near the village of Nyzhnje in Luhansk region, Ukraine, October 5, 2015.

Gantz speaks with American counterpart on Arrow 3 after Berlin moves forward

If the US allows Germany to procure the system, it would be the largest defense deal in Israeli history.

 Israel's Arrow 3 interceptor.

US, Chinese defense ministers meet, hoping to avoid misunderstandings

Relations between China and the United States have been tense, with the two clashing over everything from Taiwan and China's human rights record to its military activity in the South China Sea.

 US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin attends a NATO Defence Ministers meeting at the Alliance headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, October 21, 2021.

Defense Minister Gantz leaves for US, will meet with Austin, Sullivan

"I will discuss with them the issue of increasing security cooperation and addressing the region's challenges – especially Iran."

Defense Minister Benny Gantz approved the budget for laser defense.

Israel taking part in US-led Ukraine defense summit

Ukraine has been highly critical of Israel for not providing weapons and defensive equipment.

Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov listens to the opening remarks of US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin during the Ukraine Defense Consultative Group meeting, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, at US Airbase in Ramstein, Germany, April 26, 2022.

IRGC is terror org., I do not support delisting - Joint Chiefs of Staff chair

"I believe that the IRGC is a terror organization and I do not support them being delisted from the foreign terrorist organization list."

 Members of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) navy participate in a joint exercise called the 'Great Prophet 17' in the southwest of Iran, in this picture obtained on December 22, 2021.

Defense Min. Benny Gantz presents Iran attack timeline to US officials

A senior diplomatic source said on Friday that the Americans did not voice opposition to the Israeli preparations when presented with the date by Gantz. 

 Defense Minister Benny Gantz and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin meet outside the Pentagon, December 9, 2021.

Israel to discuss military readiness against Iran with US - Gantz

“The international community, with US leadership, has an opportunity to act against Iran’s hegemonic aspirations, restore stability, and prevent the oppression of nations across the region" - Gantz.

 Defense Minister Benny Gantz and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin meet outside the Pentagon, December 9, 2021.

Iran’s continued nuclear activity imperils JCPOA, Austin says

The defense secretary said the United States was committed to countering Iran, even as Washington works to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.

Defense Minister Benny Gantz is seen meeting with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.