US defense chief to visit some European countries this week
(VOVWORLD) - US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will visit several European countries this week after attending a NATO Defense Ministers Meeting in Brussels.
 US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. (Photo: AP)
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John Kirby, the Pentagon spokesman, told a press conference that Austin left Tuesday for Brussels, where he met with NATO allies to discuss what they are doing to bolster deterrence capabilities on the Eastern flank.
He will next travel to Slovakia and Bulgaria to meet with senior civilian and military leaders.