Austin's comments are the strongest statement from the military since Hegseth was tapped by Trump to lead the DOD.

Al Jazeera looks back at the most devastating period in Laos’s history, when the US waged a years-long ‘Secret War’.

Women and racial diversity are vital to the strength of U.S. armed forces, outgoing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in an ...

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has condemned China's dangerous actions against the Philippines and renewed a warning ...

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin defended women serving in the military and, specifically in combat roles, amid growing ...

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin signed an emergency cooperation agreement with Fiji this weekend and announced a $4.9 ...

Hegseth, a staunch opponent of DEI initiatives and former guard at Guantanamo, has less leadership experience than General ...

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday condemned China's dangerous actions against the Philippines and renewed a ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has failed to meet any of his goals in Ukraine, even after more than 1,000 days of war, US ...

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has expressed regret that his Chinese counterpart chose not to hold talks with him ...

China rejected a meeting with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin during a conference in southeast Asia this week, marking the ...

A meeting of defense leaders in Laos took place on Thursday, and included Southeast Asian defense chiefs, China, the United ...