The United States Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin hailed the beginning of a "new convergence" in the Indo-Pacific as the US strengthens security and strategic alliances in the region in the face of growing challenges from Russia and China.
Lauding US-India ties at the Shangri La Dialogue in Singapore on Saturday, the United States Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin said that the relationship with India at present is better than it has ever been, adding that the two nations are co-producing armoured vehicles together.
US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin will undergo a scheduled, elective, and minimally invasive follow-up non-surgical procedure related to his bladder issue on Friday (local time), Pentagon Press Secretary Major General Pat Ryder announced in a statement.
During the dialogue, Narang and Negi discussed opportunities to strengthen space cooperation and identified potential areas for collaboration with US industry.
China said the "military collusion" between the US and Taiwan as well as the "separatist acts" of the "Taiwan independence forces", are the main sources of disruption to the current stability in the Taiwan Straits.
US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin held talks with Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant and discussed efforts to maintain regional stability and the latest developments in Gaza.
Lauding the partnership with India, the United States Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin has said that the deal between the two nations to produce jet weapons in collaboration is revolutionary.
In conversation between two leaders, US Secretary reiterated the US-Philippines Mutual Defence Treaty which binds both nations to support each other if another party attacks the Philippines or the United States.
United States Secretary of Defence Lloyd J Austin III held a conversation on Wednesday with Israeli Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant and their discussion primarily focused on negotiations for the release of hostages, a temporary ceasefire, and aid boosts in Gaza.
Pentagon Press Secretary Major Gen. Pat Ryder announced on Monday that duties in the Secretary of Defense's office have been transferred to Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks after US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin III was hospitalised for symptoms of bladder isuse
US President Joe Biden on Friday said Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin lapsed in his judgment by not informing him of his hospitalisation, The Hill reported on Friday.