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U.S. defense secretary travels to Indo-Pacific region to strengthen peace, stability, and deterrence
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin’s seventh trip to the Indo-Pacific comes at a time when the Department of Defense is doing more than ever
Indonesia urges diplomacy amidst geopolitical tensions
Given geo and socio-political complexities, a good military leader with the right qualifications and experience is key in leading a country’s defense. One of the
Japan, South Korea, U.S. forge relationship during submarine visit
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Rick Seif, commander, Submarine Group 7/Task Force 74, was joined on USS Maine (SSBN 741) by Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Vice
Singapore, U.S. reaffirm enduring bilateral defense ties
U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday hosted Singapore’s Chief of Defense Rear Adm. Aaron Beng in Washington, D.C.,
Despite China’s opposition, Philippines strengthens military ties with U.S.
If a war breaks out between the United States and China, will the Philippines be caught in the middle? This
South Korea, U.S. conduct combined maritime counter-special operations exercise
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) conducted a series of exercises with the Republic of Korea
Philippines, U.S. agree to modernize, strengthen alliance
The United States and the Philippines will continue the fundamental work needed to modernize and strengthen the alliance between the
U.S., allies have advantage to deter coercive China in Indo-Pacific
Foundational to U.S. strategic and integrated deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region is its network of allies and partners. It’s an asymmetric advantage that China doesn’t
In Seoul’s calculus, China is North Korea’s éminence grise
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol assumed the presidency advocating for enhanced relations with the US. Recently on April 27, during a state visit to the
Chinese foreign minister’s visit to Philippines would not boost ties, says analyst
In recent months, the Philippines has become a major hotspot in Asian-Pacific geopolitical dynamics, amid an increasing strategic rivalry between global superpowers, namely, the US
Philippines, U.S. sink target ship for first time in Balikatan Exercise
A combined force of U.S. and Philippine servicemembers participated in a combined joint littoral live-fire exercise April 28, the culminating field training event for Balikatan
Japan, U.S. celebrate enduring friendship since WW2
Philippine, U.S. vow further alliance progress
Guarding the Goods: Examining Rate of Cargo Theft in PH
Cargo theft is a long-standing international problem that affects businesses and consumers alike. The term “cargo theft” refers to the criminal taking of cargo as
U.S. Navy conducts freedom of navigation operation in South China Sea
On April 10, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) asserted navigational rights and freedoms in the South China Sea near the Spratly
How West Philippine Sea Conflict is Impacting Singapore
Territorial disputes are common in the international community. Traditionally, these disputes are even regarded as the most common sources of war. In Asia, specifically, territorial
Philippine, U.S. hold largest ever bilateral military exercise
From April 11 to 28, more than 17,600 members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the U.S. military will participate in Balikatan
Japan, South Korea, U.S. conduct maritime exercise in East China Sea
The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) conducted a trilateral maritime exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN), April
U.S. Navy conducts freedom of navigation operation in South China Sea
On March 24 (local time) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) asserted navigational rights and freedoms in the South China Sea near the
U.S. Navy, allies in joint Indo- Pacific maritime exercise
Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) participated in joint training exercise La Pérouse 2023 with six Allied and partner nation navies in the
97-year-old U.S. Navy veteran receives medal for “extraordinary heroism in combat”
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro awarded the Navy Cross Jan. 20 to retired Navy Capt. Royce Williams for his exploits during the Korean
Oceanic Scams: Uncovering World’s Top Maritime Frauds
U.S. submarine visits South Korea during Indo-Pacific patrol
Kampung Ulu Tual: Indigenous people struggling for better life
Visiting the aboriginal community of Semai in Northwest Pahang, Malaysia, is an experience like no other. Maritime Fairtrade recently ventured
Would the U.S. be successful in wooing Vietnam to counter China?
Lambasted and shunned by China, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính in Hanoi,
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