Oct. 20, 2023 USAF, ROKAF join forces for Herk Guardians 23 United States Air Force representatives from Yokota Air Base, Japan, met Republic of Korea Air Force counterparts at Gimhae Air Base, South Korea, for a week of tactical airlift training and cultural exchange as part of Herk Guardians 23, Oct. 9–13.
June 8, 2023 Defense Leaders See Increase in Risky Chinese Intercepts There has been an increase in unsafe and unprofessional intercepts of U.S. and allied forces lawfully operating in international zones throughout the Indo-Pacific region, officials said.
March 2, 2023 DOD Officials See Real Progress in Indo-Pacific Regional allies and partners are building capabilities that enhance their ability to contribute to security in the Indo-Pacific.
Oct. 1, 2022 Indo-Pacific Component Commanders Stress Importance of Partners Component commanders of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command emphasized the work service members do to build interoperability, understanding and procedures to work with allies, partners and friends in the region.
Oct. 1, 2022 Defense Leaders Look to Strengthen Rules-Based Order The defense leaders of the United States, Japan and Australia met at U.S. Indo-Pacific Command headquarters in Hawaii to strengthen the defense of the rules-based, international order that China and Russia are trying to dismantle.
Sept. 27, 2022 DOD Establishes Arctic Strategy and Global Resilience Office The United States is an Arctic power, and the Defense Department has established an office to ensure U.S. strategy and policy protects U.S. interests in that crucial region.
Dec. 6, 2021 Indo-Pacom, Southcom Leaders Discuss Allied Security at National Forum Advancing U.S. security through partnerships and alliances with other nations was the topic discussed by two combatant command leaders at the Reagan National Defense Forum .
April 30, 2021 Defense Secretary Says 'Integrated Deterrence' Is Cornerstone of U.S. Defense Deterrence has always been the first line of defense. Preventing conflict, when possible, is greater than engaging, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said during a change-of-command ceremony in Hawaii for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.
March 23, 2021 Defense of Taiwan Vital to Regional, National Security, Admiral Says The Indo-Pacific is the most consequential region for America's future and remains the priority theater for the United States.
March 15, 2021 DOD Officials Describe Conditions in Indo-Pacific The Indo-Pacific has always been a region of superlatives, but the terms have changed over the past decades. Now people talk about the Indo-Pacific being a "region of consequence," "the priority theater," or the "global economic engine."