Tag: Secretary of Defense
U.S. defense secretary: No ‘all out-conflict’ between Israel, Hezbollah
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin addressed the media on Thursday in his first press conference following his initially undisclosed medical incapacitation earlier this month.
Alternating between questions about his personal health and the widening crisis in...
Pentagon Spox: ‘Our message to Israel is that we stand with you’
Pentagon spokesperson Brig. Gen. Patrick S. Ryder has been close to U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin since Hamas attacked Israel and Israel launched “Operation Swords of Iron” on Oct. 7.
The Biden administration has...
Senior Israeli delegation takes part in joint US defense-policy advisory group
A senior delegation from Israel’s Ministry of Defense took part in a two-day annual dialogue with U.S. counterparts in Washington, D.C.
“The leaders discussed global and regional security challenges with a focus on the threats...
US secretary of defense arrives in Israel amid Iran tensions
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin touched down in Israel on Sunday for his first official visit to the country. The visit comes in the shadow of growing military tensions between Israel and Iran,...
In call with Gantz, Austin reiterates US commitment to Israel’s military edge
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke with his Israeli counterpart, Benny Gantz, on Thursday, during which he reiterated America’s commitment to Israel’s defense.
“Great speaking with Israel’s Minister of Defense this morning. The U.S....
Senate confirms Lloyd Austin as US secretary of defense, Haines to intelligence
The U.S. Senate confirmed Lloyd Austin on Friday as U.S. secretary of defense.
Austin, a general who retired in 2016 and needed a congressional waiver due to a law that requires retired military personnel to...
Biden to nominate four-star retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as defense secretary
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden announced on Tuesday that he will nominate retired four-star U.S. Army Gen. Lloyd Austin as his secretary of defense.
If confirmed, Austin, 67, would be the first African-American to lead the...