Bureau Home Bureau Home About Us Leadership Remarks & Releases Reports Key Topics Contact Us HomeBureaus & Offices > Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security ...Bureau of Political-Military Affairs hide Bureau of Political-Military Affairs Subscribe Our Mission The Bureau of the Political-Military Affairs (PM) builds enduring security partnerships to advance U.S. national security objectives. The Bureau of Political-Military Affairs is the Department of State's principal link to the Department of Defense. The PM Bureau provides policy direction in the areas of international security, security assistance, military operations, defense strategy and plans, and defense trade. Assistant Secretary Jessica Lewis Follow Us: Twitter The Latest March 12, 2024 United States Announces Additional Military Assistance for Ukraine The United States is today announcing an additional package of weapons and equipment for Ukraine to support the brave Ukrainian people as they defend their country and their freedom against Russia’s aggression. March 14, 2024 U.S. Arms Restrictions on Nicaragua March 4, 2024 The U.S.-Republic of Korea Consultation on the Special Measures Agreement February 29, 2024 U.S. Department of State Concludes $51 Million Settlement Resolving Export Violations by The Boeing Company See All Offices of the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs Directorate of Defense Trade Controls Office of Congressional and Public Affairs Office of Global Programs and Initiatives Office of Regional Security and Arms Transfers Office of Security Assistance Office of Security Negotiations and Agreements Office of State-Defense Integration Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement