US Remains Ironclad in Commitment to NATO, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Says

The defense secretary said he was pleased with the progress made between the United States and its allies.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at the Pentagon, on January 31, 2024. Joshua Roberts/Reuters

The United States will continue to stand with its NATO allies and remains “ironclad” in its commitment to defending member territories, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Feb. 15.

Mr. Austin made the comments following a meeting of NATO defense ministers in Brussels.