Lloyd Austin

US, South Korean Defense Chiefs Vow More Drills to Counter North

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met his counterpart in Seoul, pledging to beef up joint drills and security cooperation.

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US, Japan Ink Defense Research and Supply Agreements

The US and Japan have signed two bilateral agreements for technological research and supply chains to support the alliance’s defense.

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Pentagon Rescinds COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin rescinded the Pentagon's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

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$858B US Defense Bill Scraps Military Vaccine Mandate

US lawmakers directed the Pentagon to rescind its Covid-19 vaccine mandate as part of the $858 billion 2023 defense spending bill.

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Russia Likely Using Unreliable Ammo as Stocks Dwindle: US

Russia is likely turning to older, less reliable artillery as its newer stocks run low for its war in Ukraine, a US military official said.

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US Unveils High-Tech B-21 Stealth Bomber

The United States unveiled the B-21 Raider, a high-tech stealth bomber that can carry nuclear and conventional weapons.

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US Senators Urge Austin to Send Gray Eagles to Ukraine

A bipartisan group of US senators has asked the Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to explain the reasons behind not sending MQ-1C Gray Eagle drones to Ukraine.

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Russia Hit by Artillery Ammo Shortages: US Defense Chief

Russian forces are suffering from "significant" shortages of artillery ammunition that are undermining their operations in Ukraine, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.

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US Military Moves to Ease Abortion Access for Troops

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin directed the military to make it easier for service members to access reproductive health care including abortions.

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NATO Calls for Winter Equipment for Ukrainian Soldiers

NATO has called on allied nations to provide military aid to the Ukrainian troops for the upcoming winter.

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