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. 28, 2023 Cooperation Is Key to U.S. Success in 'Decisive Decade' Teamwork and cooperation are key to success in this "decisive decade," said Derek H. Chollet, President Joe Biden's nominee for undersecretary of defense for policy.
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. 11, 2023 Kendall outlines China threat in stark detail, offers blueprint for effective response Department of the Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall presented a detailed tutorial Sept. 11 for why the Air Force and Space Force must modernize and adapt quickly to ensure the nation’s security and interests are protected.
Aug. 3, 2023 U.S., Mongolia Discuss Military-to-Military Relations During Pentagon Visit The U.S. and Mongolia share a common vision for the Indo-Pacific region and a fundamental desire for peace and stability, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said during the first visit of a Mongolian prime minister to the Pentagon.
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 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.
June 30, 2023 Milley Makes Case for Rules-Based Order, Deterrence in New Era The international rules-based order and the strategy of deterrence are ideas that undergird peace in our world and are worth defending, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
June 8, 2023 Indo-Pacific Nations Bolstering Defense Ties, Capabilities Indo-Pacific nations want a continued strong U.S. presence and they are improving interoperability and training with U.S. and regional partners, the assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs said.
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.