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’.

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

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

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin placed pre-holiday calls on Tuesday and Wednesday to members of each branch of the U.S ...

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

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

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

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

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

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin defended his efforts to expand diversity in the military during a wide-ranging interview on ...