Lloyd Austin
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Blair ‘confident’ Canada will meet NATO targets with push for more spendingDefence Minister Bill Blair says that he is looking to replace Canada's tanks and purchase new submarines, but he still needs to finalize the "business case."CanadaMay 13
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U.S. confirms some weapons shipments to Israel paused over Rafah fearsDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the administration was also reviewing some "near-term security assistance shipments" to Israel, but added U.S. support for Israel is "ironclad."WorldMay 8
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U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin under scrutiny for hospital stay secrecyAustin did not disclose his hospitalization for days to President Joe Biden and top officials at the Pentagon and the National Security Council.U.S. NewsJan 8
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Pentagon plans security changes to protect classified info after earlier leakThe case highlighted the potential vulnerabilities the department faces as it works to safeguard classified information at military facilities across the globe.U.S. NewsJul 5, 2023
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U.S. defence secretary stresses importance of continued support for UkraineLloyd Austin stressed the importance of maintaining support for Ukraine during his remarks at the Halifax International Security Forum Saturday.CanadaNov 19, 2022
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Canadian, U.S. defence ministers highlight aid to Ukraine, but mum on Norad’s futureDefence Minister Anita Anand's first official visit to the Pentagon to meet with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also saw few details on next steps to support Ukraine.PoliticsApr 28, 2022
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy meets with top U.S. delegation amid Russia’s invasion: officialsThe U.S. secretaries of state and defense met Sunday night with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as confirmed by presidential adviser Oleksiy Arestovych.WorldApr 24, 2022
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Biden to nominate Lloyd Austin as 1st Black U.S. secretary of defence: sourcesAustin has a reputation for strong leadership, integrity and a sharp intellect.PoliticsDec 7, 2020
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