July 29, 2023 Australian, U.S. Leaders Say Alliance Is More Relevant Than Ever The main message of the annual Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations in Brisbane, Australia, is that the alliance is stronger today than it ever has been.
July 27, 2023 Austin, Papua New Guinea Leaders Discuss Plans for Defense Cooperation The Indo-Pacific is the priority theater for the United States, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's visit to Papua New Guinea is all about keeping the region free and open.
July 26, 2023 Austin Meets Papua New Guinea Leaders to Chart Security Course Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Papua New Guinean defense leaders to discuss ways the two nations can cooperate to help build a secure and stable region.
July 21, 2023 U.S. Strategies Adjust to Needs of Allies, Partners U.S. strategy in the Indo-Pacific is not one-size-fits-all, but a mix of engagements and approaches scaled to meet the needs of different allies and partners, the assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs said.
July 20, 2023 U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy Showing Results, Ratner Tells Congress The Defense Department has put in place strategies, doctrines, policies and resources to counter China and these efforts are starting to deliver in meaningful ways, the assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs said.
July 20, 2023 DOD Official Highlights Importance of Pacific Island Nations The islands nations of the Pacific play a critical role in the U.S. strategic vision for the Indo-Pacific region, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for East Asia told a Senate panel.
July 19, 2023 Pacom Commander Says U.S. Must Continue Modernization of Strategic Capabilities The U.S. must continue to meet the pacing challenge presented by the Chinese government's buildup of its military capabilities, the commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said.
July 13, 2023 National Guard's State Partnership Program Marks 30 Years The National Guard's State Partnership Program, which began in 1993 with 13 countries, has grown to 100 nations — more than half the countries in the world.
July 7, 2023 DOD Policy Chief Says 'Even Michael Jordan Needed 4 Other Bulls' Americans need to understand how crucial allies and partners are to U.S. national security strategies, Colin Kahl, the undersecretary of defense for policy said.
July 5, 2023 In Vietnam, Hokanson Sees Growing Partnership In 2014, Army Maj. Gen. Daniel Hokanson came here as adjutant general of the Oregon National Guard to further his state’s nascent partnership with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.