March 12, 2021 Asia Trip by State, Defense Secretaries Highlights Importance of Indo-Pacific Secretary of State Anthony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III emphasized the importance of the Indo-Pacific region by becoming the first cabinet-level members of the Biden administration to travel to Japan and South Korea.
March 10, 2021 Secretary of Defense's Trip to Asia to Focus on Strengthening Partnerships With Japan, Korea, India The Defense Department announced the first international trip by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, who will visit three nations in the Indo-Pacific region.
March 9, 2021 Erosion of U.S. Strength in Indo-Pacific Is Dangerous to All, Commander Says The greatest danger facing the United States in the Indo-Pacific region is the erosion of conventional deterrence capabilities, Navy Adm. Philip Davidson said.
Oct. 27, 2020 Esper Praises Results of U.S., Indian Meeting Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper and Secretary of State Michael Pompeo met with top Indian officials in New Delhi for talks on regional security cooperation, defense information sharing and defense sales.
Oct. 20, 2020 Esper Details Approach for Strengthening Alliances, Partnerships Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper discussed the importance of alliances and partnerships in national security during an event at the Atlantic Council.
Aug. 5, 2020 Military Alliances, Partnerships Strengthened Through Defense Strategy Execution In a rapidly changing world, the United States must strengthen relationships with existing partners and allies while also building new partnerships in order to defend its interests and values against new threats and new competitors.
July 21, 2020 Esper Discusses Importance of Indo-Pacific Strategy The U.S. is following the tenets of the National Defense Strategy and prioritizing resources to the Indo-Pacific theater, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said.
May 5, 2020 Virtual conference unites 19 air forces on pandemic response Discussion focused on sharing lessons learned regarding COVID-19 response, desires for resuming engagement and exercises in a post-COVID world, and a commitment to continued cooperation across the Indo-Pacific region.