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.
Jan. 25, 2024 Japan Takes Leadership Roles Protecting Global Security Japan is taking leadership roles that not only benefit people in the Indo-Pacific, but the global community, the director for Japan policy at the Defense Department's Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Office said.
Jan. 23, 2024 U.S.-Vietnam Cooperation Growing, Maturing, DOD Official Says Defense cooperation between the United States and Vietnam is growing, but it is only one aspect of the growing relationship between the two countries, Lindsey W. Ford, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for South and Southeast Asia, said.
Jan. 10, 2024 Pentagon Officials Host Chinese Counterparts for High-Level Talks Senior U.S. and Chinese military officials met at the Pentagon for discussions focused on U.S.-China defense relations, a resumption of policy coordination talks last held in September 2021.
Dec. 21, 2023 Brown Speaks With Chinese Counterpart Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. held talks with his Chinese military counterpart for the first time since becoming chairman.
Dec. 13, 2023 Readout of US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin’s counterpart visit with Royal Thai Air Force Commander in Chief Air Chief Marshal Punpakdee Pattanakul The visit aimed to strengthen the U.S.-Thailand alliance and advance shared security interests in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
Dec. 12, 2023 Biden Pledges U.S. 'Will Not Walk Away From Ukraine' President Joe Biden announced the approval of the latest round of military assistance to Ukraine, valued at $200 million, which includes critically needed air defense interceptors, artillery and ammunition.
Dec. 11, 2023 DOD Officials Underscore 'Ironclad' Commitment to Philippines After China's Unsafe Maneuvers Defense officials remain in close consultation with counterparts from the Philippines following the latest unsafe operational behavior by Chinese military vessels against Philippine vessels operating lawfully in the South China Sea over the weekend, the Pentagon press secretary said.
Dec. 6, 2023 DOD Hosts Singapore Defense Minister for Security Discussions The U.S. and Singapore have been working hard to expand their defense cooperation over the years, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Dec. 13, 2023 Readout of US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin’s counterpart visit with Royal Thai Air Force Commander in Chief Air Chief Marshal Punpakdee Pattanakul The visit aimed to strengthen the U.S.-Thailand alliance and advance shared security interests in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
Nov. 21, 2023 Largest-ever PACS concludes, enhancing competitive advantages for 22 nations The four-day symposium was held to foster regional security, stability, interoperability, leadership development, knowledge exchanges, and to ensure a shared understanding of challenges throughout the Indo-Pacific.
Jan. 25, 2023 Ukraine, Asia Drove 50% Increase in FY22 Arms Sales The Defense Security Cooperation Agency last year saw a substantial increase in the arms sales it administers, including arms purchased directly by partner nations with their own funds and sales funded through the Foreign Military Financing program.
Jan. 21, 2023 Yokota AB aids Space Systems Command in historic US-Japan space partnership The 374th Mission Support Group and 730th Air Mobility Squadron assisted the USSF Space Systems Command to deliver the first of two payloads on Japan’s Geo-based Quasi-Zenith Satellite System, Jan. 17.
Sept. 29, 2022 RAAF, USAF leaders sign Joint Vision Statement in Washington The Joint Vision Statement builds on the U.S. and Australian strategic partnership and conveys the two countries’ intent to work together to direct and support the development and operations of their air forces.
Aug. 15, 2022 Indo-Pacific allies, partners attend Senior Enlisted Leader International Summit Hosted by Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass, SELIS focused on people, readiness and culture through connections between allies and partners.
July 12, 2022 Readout of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s travel to Germany Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. traveled to Germany to deepen the U.S. Air Force partnership with the German Air Force.