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U.S. reinforces commitment to Philippine alliance
From October 18 to 20, U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson visited the provinces of Eastern Samar and Leyte to commemorate the shared sacrifices
U.S. committed to Taiwan’s defense, says official
The 2022 National Defense Strategy identifies China as the Defense Department’s pacing challenge, the assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs said. Speaking November
Japan, U.S., Australia, Canada in joint maritime exercise Keen Sword 2023
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) along with units from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and Royal
U.S., Laos hold 10th Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue
The United States and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) held their tenth Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue on October 14, in
Japan hosts Australia, India, U.S. in naval exercise Malabar 2022
Opening ceremonies kicked-off exercise Malabar 2022, Nov. 8, followed by scheduled at-sea exercises involving naval ships, aircraft and personnel from
Qatar, Europol sign arrangement to combat cross-border serious organized crime
The Ministry of Interior of the State of Qatar and the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) signed
Singapore, U.S. strengthen interoperability of submarine forces
U.S. Rear Adm. Rick Seif, commander, Submarine Group (CSG) 7/Task Force (CTF) 54/CTF 74, held a series of theater security
Singapore, U.S. underscore commitment to free, open Indo-Pacific
U.S. national defense strategy commits to deter malicious force in Indo-Pacific
The Defense Department October 28 for the first time released the public versions of three strategic documents — the National Defense Strategy, the Nuclear Posture
Allies, modernization at heart of U.S.-Japan efforts in Indo-Pacific
The international rules-based order that served the world well, is under attack and the United States and Japan need to work even closer together to
Brunei, U.S. in joint maritime training
The United States and Royal Brunei Navies commenced the 28th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) beginning October 24 to 31 in Brunei, with
Japan, U.S. navies chiefs discuss enhancing alliance
The leaders at the Pentagon October 19 discussed maritime security, deterrence, budget priorities and ongoing efforts to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. “The U.S.-Japanese
U.S. aircraft carrier departs Philippines after port visit
U.S. warship conducts port visit in Manila
Joint navies exercise kicks off in Cebu, Philippines
G20 tackles challenges of global food insecurity
U.S. carrier strike group operates with Japan, South Korea
Philippine, U.S. to improve defense interoperability
Japan, U.S., Canada conduct maritime exercise in South China Sea
Maritime forces from Canada, Japan, and the United States concluded exercises in the South China Sea, Oct. 1, demonstrating a shared commitment to a free
Philippine, U.S. Coast Guards train in small boat operations
As part of ongoing U.S.-Philippine cooperation to enhance the Philippines’ maritime law enforcement capabilities, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) facilitated the first Philippine Coast Guard
Singapore, Australia navies conclude maritime exercise Singaroo
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) participated in the bilateral maritime exercise, Exercise Singaroo, from 26 to 29 September
Singapore, Australia reaffirm close and long-standing defense ties
Singapore’s Minister for Defense Dr Ng Eng Hen is in Australia to visit service personnel taking part in Exercise Wallaby and Exercise Trident 2022 and
U.S. vice president visits warship moored at Japan
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris visited the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) while moored at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Sept. 28. The
U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in Busan for first time since 2017
The U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier and the flagship for Carrier Strike Group 5 (CSG 5), USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), along with USS
Australia, U.S. Navies strengthen maritime security in Indo-Pacific
U.S. Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday hosted the Royal Australian Navy’s Chief of Navy Vice Adm. Mark Hammond at the Pentagon, Sept.
U.S. carrier strike group hosts Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force liaison officers
Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5 hosted seven liaison officers (LNO) from Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), aboard the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier,
South Korea, Japan, U.S. conduct anti-submarine exercise
U.S. provides additional US$2.9 billion to strengthen global food security
Philippines, U.S. conduct training on chemical, biological, radioactive, nuclear threat response
Indonesian Navy plane crashes into Madura Sea
U.S. donates PHP11 million in equipment to boost Philippine Coast Guard capability
Southeast Asia maritime exercise puts cooperative maritime security first
U.S. warships transit Taiwan Strait to uphold freedom of navigation
North Korea ships engage in nationality laundering, says South Korea
A North Korea-flagged ship, Wol Bong San, previously accused of illegal transshipment, was spotted near the Busan Port and the
Reinstated management courses not a panacea to risk of European ban, says Filipino seafarers
After so much debate, the controversial Management Level Courses (MLC) for seafarers in the Philippines has been reinstated. Filipino seafarers and
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