Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

June 6, 2025
California Air Guard Participates in Exercise Balikatan 25

MOFFETT AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Calif. — Members of the California Air National Guard’s 129th Rescue Wing recently traveled to Mactan-Benito Ebuen Air Base in Cebu, Philippines, to participate in Exercise Balikatan 25, enhancing joint interoperability in logistics and air mobility and strengthening
June 2, 2025
Strategic Integration and Deterrence Take Center Stage in Bamboo Eagle

As the pace and scale of joint operations continue to intensify in the Indo-Pacific region, the U.S. Air Force and its partners are drawing strategic insights from Bamboo Eagle 25-1, a large-scale exercise designed to refine the command-and-control capabilities needed for the future fight. Held this
May 30, 2025
Hegseth Outlines U.S. Vision for Indo-Pacific, Addresses China Threat

While delivering plenary remarks at the 2025 Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlined to numerous Asian ally countries DOD's vision for the Indo-Pacific region, while addressing the strategic threat posed by China.
May 30, 2025
SecAF gives commencement speech to USAFA Class of 2025

In his first public speech as the 27th Secretary of the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink reflected on the cadets’ time at the Academy.
April 9, 2025
China's Military Buildup Threatens Indo-Pacific Region Security

China is undertaking an unprecedented military buildup, developing a large and advanced arsenal of nuclear, conventional, cyber and space capabilities, John Noh, performing the duties of assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs, said.
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.