Lloyd Austin
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Jun- 2022 -10 JuneAsia Pacific
China Will ‘Not Hesitate to Start War’ Over Taiwan, Beijing Tells US
Beijing will "not hesitate to start a war" if Taiwan declares independence, China's defense minister warned his US counterpart.
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May- 2022 -23 MayEurope
Missiles, Helicopters: 20 Countries Offer New Arms for Ukraine
Some 20 countries offered new security assistance packages for Ukraine to battle invading Russian forces in a meeting of allies.
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Apr- 2022 -27 AprilArms
‘Ramp up’ Military Production to Help Ukraine, Urges UK Foreign Minister
Ukraine's fate is hanging in the balance and its allies must brace for the long haul and "ramp up" military production to help, Britain's foreign minister said.
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25 AprilArms
US Ships Artillery to Ukraine to Destroy Russian Firepower
The push by the US to send artillery to Ukraine aims to degrade Russian forces -- not only on the immediate battlefield but over the longer term, according to Austin and military experts.
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7 AprilWar
Putin Has Given Up on Conquering Kyiv: Austin
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said that Russian President Vladimir Putin has given up on conquering Kyiv after his forces were soundly beaten back by the Ukrainian military.
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Mar- 2022 -20 MarchArms
Russia Hypersonic Missile ‘Not a Game Changer’ in Ukraine: US
Russia's claim it used a hypersonic missile in Ukraine was a way to reclaim war momentum but was not a "game changer," the Pentagon's chief said.
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Jan- 2022 -27 JanuaryAmericas
Biden Order Makes Sexual Harassment in US Military a Crime
US President Joe Biden signed an executive order making sexual harassment a crime under the military justice code.
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7 JanuaryAsia Pacific
Japan Extends US Military Support Amid China, N.Korea ‘Challenges’
Japan moved ahead with an expansion of support to US troops as the allies held top-level talks over tensions with China and North Korea.
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Apr- 2021 -13 AprilAmericas
US to Station 500 More Military Personnel in Germany: Defense Secretary
The United States will station 500 more military personnel in Germany in a bid to strengthen bilateral ties, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Tuesday.
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Feb- 2021 -11 FebruaryAmericas
Biden Announces Review of China Defense Stance in Pentagon Visit
President Joe Biden announced a review of the US military stance toward China, saying the country needs a "strong" approach, while pledging that his administration will use force only as a last resort.
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