Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Oct. 6, 2023
Air Force Reserve concludes exercise in Indo-Pacific

The 22nd Air Force conducted a two-week long exercise, with more than 15 units participating in this year’s Rally in the Pacific exercise, Sept. 9-23, 2023. The exercise was held in the Indo-Pacific region, primarily Guam, Palau and the Philippines, with the main operating location out of Pohakuloa
Oct. 5, 2023
DOD Remains Focused on Deterring Conflict in Indo-Pacific

The U.S. remains fully committed to its strategy of integrated deterrence in the Indo-Pacific while keeping a close eye on China's provocations in the region, a senior Pentagon official said.
Oct. 4, 2023
Austin Says U.S. Committed to Defending Japan, Including Senkaku Islands

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III stated Article V of the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty includes an ironclad commitment to defend all of Japan, including the Senkaku Islands and other territories.
Sept. 29, 2023
U.S. Official Says Allies Acting Together to Deter China

U.S. defense officials are encouraged by the way allies and partners are increasingly acting together to counter Chinese attempts to claim vast areas of the South China Sea and to deter China from military action in the region.
Sept. 19, 2023
U.S.-India Relationship Critical to Free, Open Indo-Pacific

A shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific bolsters the U.S.-India relationship as the two countries continue to strengthen defense ties, a senior Pentagon official said.
Sept. 19, 2023
U.S. Strengthening Deterrence in Taiwan Strait

The Defense Department is working with other government agencies, allies and friends to strengthen deterrence across the Taiwan Strait to ensure peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
Sept. 12, 2023
Pacific Air Forces commander releases PACAF Strategy 2030: Evolving Airpower

In lockstep with the 2022 National Defense Strategy, PACAF Strategy 2030 provides Airmen with strategic priorities to defend the homeland, deter aggression, and reinforce allies and partners in the complex and ever-changing Indo-Pacific strategic environment.
Sept. 7, 2023
Growth in Partnerships Signals U.S. Success in Indo-Pacific

The increased appetite among allies and partners to participate in multinational exercises throughout the Indo-Pacific is a key indicator that the DOD's strategy is paying off, the commander of U.S. Army Pacific said.
Sept. 6, 2023
DOD Expert Says U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy Is Seeing Successes

The past year has been truly historic in the Indo-Pacific region and the Defense Department looks to continue that progress, the assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs said.
Sept. 6, 2023
DOD Official Says AUKUS Partnership Strengthens Indo-Pacific Security

AUKUS, the enhanced trilateral security partnership among Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States is critical to achieving the goals outlined in the National Defense Strategy, a top Defense Department official said.