March 30, 2025 Defense Secretary Announces U.S. Forces Japan's Upgrade to Joint Force Command Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the Defense Department has started phase one of upgrading U.S. Forces Japan to a joint force headquarters.
March 28, 2025 Hegseth Says U.S., Philippines Agree on Plan to Reestablish Deterrence in Indo-Pacific During a joint press conference in Manila, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the U.S. and the Philippines have come together to work toward reestablishing military deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region.
Feb. 7, 2025 Shared Challenges, AUKUS Partnership Top Topics as U.S., Australian Defense Leaders Meet for First Time Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles discussed shared defense roles, security priorities, and the challenges and opportunities both nations see in the Indo-Pacific during a meeting.
Dec. 10, 2024 Austin Says Regional Alliances Strengthen Indo-Pacific Security The U.S.-Japan alliance has never been stronger including a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said during a visit to Tokyo for meetings with Japanese leaders.
Dec. 5, 2024 Space Force activates component field command in Japan The U.S. Space Force activated its sixth service component, United States Space Forces – Japan at Yokota Air Base.
Oct. 24, 2024 Readout of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin’s travel to Japan U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin traveled to Japan on Oct. 14 to underscore the unwavering and ironclad U.S. commitment to the defense of Japan.
Oct. 18, 2024 Readout of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin’s travel to Republic of Korea During his visit, Allvin met with ROK air force Chief of Staff Gen. Lee Young-su to discuss a range of shared interests and exchange views on the security environment on the Korean Peninsula and in the Indo-Pacific region.
Sept. 12, 2024 Readout of US Air Force Chief of Staff counterpart visit with Royal Malaysian Air Force Chief of Air Force The office call was part of a week-long counterpart visit during which the Malaysian air chief visited different Air Force installations in an effort to advance mutual interests and strengthen the international partnership.
Feb. 16, 2024 Harris Affirms U.S. Commitment to Stand With Allies, Lead in 'Unsettled Times' Vice President Kamala Harris underscored the critical role of U.S. leadership as world leaders confront global conflicts and threats to international peace and stability.
Feb. 1, 2024 Paparo Says Ukraine Aid Will Help Deter China in Indo-Pacific One of the most important things the U.S. can do to promote peace in the Indo-Pacific is to support Ukraine in its battle against Russia half a world away, Navy Adm. Samuel J. Paparo told a Senate committee.