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Pentagon says Lloyd Austin stressed importance of freedom of navigation in call with Dong Jun
Lloyd Austin warns strike highlights dangers of Israeli plan to attack Rafah
Criticism has mounted over secretary’s failure to tell White House about three-day absence
Secretary of defence was absent for three days before the White House was informed
Lloyd Austin remains in treatment for complications after recent surgery
Comments by defence secretary Lloyd Austin highlight tensions between allies over mounting fatalities
Washington offers continued support in war against Russia
Defence secretary says ‘narrowly tailored’ action is retaliation for attacks on American forces in region
Defence secretary Lloyd Austin stops short of committing to provide Kyiv with longer-range missiles
Washington will increase troop deployments and maritime patrols to counter Chinese threat in Indo-Pacific
Lloyd Austin calls for more engagement but Beijing blames Washington for breakdown in communication
Lloyd Austin calls for greater dialogue after Beijing refuses meeting at Shangri-La security forum
Washington retaliates following drone attack that killed an American contractor
Rare conversation comes amid escalating tensions over downing of aircraft over the Black Sea
Defence secretary Lloyd Austin uses meeting with Israel’s PM to emphasise concerns over escalating violence
Officials unable to secure route to defence ministry where Lloyd Austin was to meet his counterpart
Lloyd Austin uses Middle East visit to stress Washington’s commitment to the region
Battle for Donbas city continues as defence secretary Lloyd Austin promises improved ‘combat capability’ for Kyiv
Move to protect satellites marks latest effort in preparing for possible Chinese conflict over Taiwan
Backing for modernising fighter force comes as Ankara drops opposition to Finland and Sweden joining Nato
Training in use of high-tech kit and need to maintain western stockpiles remain key bottlenecks
Lloyd Austin warns China against ‘provocative’ activity at Asian defence forum
Lloyd Austin calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in conversation with Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu
Blinken and Austin meet Zelensky in Kyiv as Washington steps up support
Lloyd Austin had been pushing for call with Beijing’s top general but had been repeatedly rebuffed
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