Austin, the first Black defense secretary, ends his term marred by Afghanistan but buoyed by Ukraine
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is bidding farewell to the forces and personnel he's led through a tumultuous term.
Pentagon inspector general faults Austin for hospitalization secrecy
The investigation details exasperation among key aides to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin as he refused to disclose the extent ...
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Austin announces final round of Ukraine military aid before Trump takes office
The United States will provide Ukraine with an additional $500 million in weapons and equipment in what’s expected to be the ...
Austin failed to tell Congress or the White House about his health problems as required, report says
The Pentagon’s watchdog, in a highly critical report released Wednesday, faults Austin for the communications failures early ...
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Outgoing US defence secretary Lloyd Austin proposes to push budget beyond $1 trillion
Outgoing US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin proposes increasing defence spending by $50 billion for 2026, potentially pushing the budget beyond $1 trillion by 2030. The increase seeks to meet ...
Military bids farewell to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, following release of critical OIG report
During his time Austin oversaw the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, led the more than 50-nation coalition supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia, and directed the most intense naval combat ...