Lloyd Austin

US to begin training Ukrainian troops on Abrams tanks

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the training will begin in the coming weeks.

Israeli officials:

Austin sought to reassure Gallant over leaked Pentagon docs

US Defense Secretary privately tried to reassure his Israeli counterpart that administration is taking steps to prevent future leaks.

Defense Minister Gallant speaks with US counterpart

Minister Gallant briefed Secretary of Defense Austin on the recent terror attacks in Israel and the missiles fired from Gaza and Lebanon.

US Defense Secretary presents Biden's message on judicial reform

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin meets Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, says America's commitment to Israel's security 'ironclad.'

US Secretary of Defense in Israel, agrees Iran a 'top priority'

Prime Minister meets with top US security official after managing to bypass protesters en route to Ben Gurion Airport.

Jordan's King:

'Judea and Samaria violence threatens regional stability'

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin kicks off Middle East tour with visit to Jordan. He is slated to arrive in Israel later this week.

Pundit:

US concerned Israel will strike Iran without prior coordination

Ynet’s Ron Ben-Yishai: Reason for US top defense officials' visit to Israel is concern over surprise Israeli attack in Iran.

Gallant to Austin:

We must increase our efforts to against Iran

Israeli Minister of Defense speaks with US counterpart. Gallant and Austin discussed Iran’s nuclear ambitions and the Palestinian arena.

New Defense Minister holds first call with US counterpart

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin about US-Israel ties, Iranian threat, Middle East stability.

Gantz to US Defense Secretary:

'You are a true friend of the State of Israel'

Defense Minister Benny Gantz holds conversation with US counterpart Lloyd Austin as Gantz prepares to leave his post.

Lloyd Austin: Commitment to Israel's security is ironclad

US Sec. of Defense Austin speaks with Israeli Defense Min. Gantz, condemning terror attack and reiterating commitment to Israel's security.

Gantz to US Defense Secretary:

'Israel is working to defend its citizens'

Defense Minister speaks with US Defense Secretary, updates him on Operation Breaking Dawn.

Gantz meets US Defense Secretary at the Pentagon

Minister Gantz to Secretary Austin: 'We must act decisively against Iran’s mounting regional aggression in a variety of ways.'

US defense secretary finally speaks with Russian counterpart

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu for first time since Russia invaded Ukraine.

Blinken and Austin meet Zelenskyy in Kyiv

US Secretary of State and Defense Secretary Lloyd arrive in Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian President.

Gantz speaks to US Defense Secretary Austin

Defense Minister speaks to US Secretary of Defense as talks on reviving Iran nuclear deal continue.

US Defense Secretary:

'Putin has the capability to attack Ukraine'

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says conflict in Ukraine is not inevitable, urges Putin to back down.

US Defense Secretary tests positive for COVID-19

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he will quarantine for five days after testing positive for COVID-19.

Israeli Defense Minister meets with Biden's Defense Secretary

'I look forward to deepening Israel-US cooperation against Iran,' says Gantz during meeting with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.

Report:

Gantz and Austin to discuss military drills for Iran scenario

Senior US official says Defense Secretary and Israeli DM will discuss military exercises to prepare for worst-case scenario regarding Iran.

Defense Minister to fly to US for last-minute talks on security

Defense Min. Gantz to hold series of meetings on 'security issues' with top US officials.

US to probe deadly 2019 air strike in Syria

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin orders review of 2019 strike in Syria that caused civilian casualties.

US Defense Secretary: We'll consider all options on Iran

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin makes clear US is committed to solving Iran nuclear issue using diplomacy, but will consider all options.

Kabul bombing will not change US withdrawal timetable

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says deadly bombings will not "dissuade" US from withdrawing. 'To do less would dishonor their sacrifice.'

Sec. Austin: US committed to Israel's security

PM Bennett meets Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin to discuss replenishing Iron Dome, combatting Iranian threat,

Gantz updates Sec. Austin on rocket launches toward Israel

Minister of Defense, Benny Gantz spoke to US Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin.

Gantz promises to work to empower Palestinian Authority

Defense Min. Gantz, US Defense Sec. Austin, discuss Israel's security challenges and the need to halt Iran's nuclear plans.

US Defense Secretary congratulates Gantz

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin: The US commitment to Israel's security remains ironclad.

'US supports Israel's military edge - and Palestinian statehood'

Israeli Defense Minister meets Biden administration's Defense Secretary as Israel eyes replenishment of Iron Dome missile system.

House lawmakers to Defense Secretary: Replenish Iron Dome

At least 55 House members write to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, urge action on restocking Israel's supply of Iron Dome interceptors.

Israel moving to recover MIAs

Defense Minister Gantz has informed the United States that Israel will continue its efforts to return missing Israelis from Gaza.

Gantz thanks Austin for US support of Israel's self-defense

US Defense Secretary speaks to Israeli Defense Minister as Israel continues to be bombarded by Hamas rockets.

Gantz to Austin: It's our right to protect our people

Defense Minister Gantz to US Secretary of Defense: "It's our right and duty to protect our sovereignty and our people"

Netanyahu: 'Iran is working towards Israel's annihilation'

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem.

US Sec. of Defense visits Israeli Air Force base

Defense Min. Benny Gantz, US Sec. of Defense Lloyd Austin, visit Air Force base in southern Israel, exchange gifts.

Watch: IDF salutes US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III

IDF brass met first top Biden admin. official to visit Israel at the IDF base in Tel Aviv today.

First senior Biden Admin. official visits Israel

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Israel for 2-day visit to meet Defense Minister Gantz and Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Watch: US Secretary of Defense lands in Israel

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrives in Israel on Sunday.

Pentagon confirms Defense Secretary's visit to Israel

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will visit Israel as part of an overseas trip, meet Netanyahu and Gantz.

Report: US Defense Secretary to visit Israel next week

Lloyd Austin is expected to meet Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Gantz and Foreign Minister Ashkenazi.

Gantz speaks with new US Defense Secretary Lloyd James Austin

Israeli defense minister holds first conversation with US counterpart. Secretary Austin reaffirms close US-Israel relationship.

Gantz praises Gen. Austin's appointment

Defense Min. Gantz praises Lloyd Austin as 'brave and honest,' says he is 'the right person for the task ahead.'

Senate confirms Lloyd Austin for Defense Secretary

The confirmation comes a day after both chambers approved a waiver for Austin.

US lawmakers approve waiver for Biden's Defense Secretary pick

Both chambers of Congress approve waiver to permit retired Gen. Lloyd Austin to serve as Secretary of Defense.

'Iran poses a threat to our allies'

Lloyd Austin warns: If Iran were to get nuclear capability, most every problem we deal with in the region would be tougher to deal with.

Biden officially nominates Lloyd Austin for Defense Secretary

If confirmed, Austin will be the nation’s first Black Defense Secretary.

Report: Biden to name Lloyd Austin as Defense Secretary

Sources say Biden has chosen retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as his Defense Secretary and could announce the nomination on Tuesday.

US warns ISIS will speed up pace of global attacks

Top CENTCOM general says as ISIS is losing ground in Syria and Iraq, it is relying more heavily on attacks abroad.