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 'not sure' what Russia's up to on Ukrainian border - defense secretary

The US is "not sure exactly what Mr. Putin is up to," the US secretary of defense admitted on Wednesday.

 U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Ukrainian Defence Minister Andriy Taran attend a welcoming ceremony prior to their meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine October 19, 2021

Austin: We will ensure Israel's defense against Iran

The US support for Israel is 'unwavering' and 'steadfast', said US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.

 PM Naftali Bennett meets with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin

US official: Iran a threat to Israel, US is committed to Israel security

Ahead of the meeting between President Biden and PM Bennett, a US official said the US takes the Iran threat seriously because they are 100% committed to the security of Israel.

 PM Naftali Bennett meets with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin

Afghan forces' first job: Slow Taliban's momentum - Pentagon chief

Afghanistan's military is overhauling its war strategy against the Taliban to concentrate forces around the most critical areas like Kabul and other cities, border crossings and vital infrastructure.

Retired General Lloyd Austin testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing to be the next Secretary of Defense in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, US. January 19, 2021.

Next major war will be 'very different,' US defense secretary says

Austin called for harnessing technological advances and better integrating military operations globally to "understand faster, decide faster and act faster"

Retired General Lloyd Austin testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing to be the next Secretary of Defense in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, US. January 19, 2021.

Pentagon chief Austin wraps up Israel trip without mentioning Iran

Austin’s visit took place less than 100 days into the Biden administration, and was the first for a Biden cabinet member.

Retired General Lloyd Austin testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing to be the next Secretary of Defense in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, US. January 19, 2021.

Netanyahu agrees to give Jordan extra water during Austin's visit

It's a gesture Israel can comply with given that rainfalls have increased the level of available water in the Sea of Galilee.

AN IDF soldier patrols the border area between Israel and Jordan at Naharayim, as seen from the Israeli side on October 22.

Gantz to Austin: We will work with US to ensure new Iran deal protects Israel

Austin says the US remains committed to Israel's security and will work with the IDF to ensure its qualitative military edge in the Middle East.

Defense Minister Benny Gantz meets with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin

Austin breaks barrier as first Black US defense secretary

The Senate voted overwhelmingly to confirm him on Friday in a 93-2 vote in the 100-member chamber.

US President Barack Obama sits next to Commander of Central Command Gen. Lloyd Austin III during a briefing from top military leaders while at US Central Command at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, September 17, 2014.