May 29, 2025 Air Force Secretary Tells Academy Grads Indo-Pacific Will Be 'Your Generation's Fight' During a commencement speech at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Air Force Secretary Troy E. Meink told graduating cadets the U.S. Indo-Pacific region will be the primary focus of military conflict in the coming years.
May 12, 2025 Air Base Demonstrates Indo-Pacific Readiness During Elephant Walk Air Force, Army and Navy aircraft lined up on the runway at Kadena Air Base, Japan, for an elephant walk, showcasing one of the most diverse formations of U.S. military aircraft in the Indo-Pacific and demonstrating combat readiness and regional deterrence.
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.
Nov. 17, 2024 Austin Meets With Japanese, Australian Counterparts to Advance Defense Ties Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored the critical role that the deepening defense ties between the U.S., Australia and Japan continue to play in maintaining peace and security in the Indo-Pacific as he met with his counterparts in Darwin, Australia.
Oct. 3, 2024 Allies, Partners Conduct Operations in South China Sea Forces from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the Philippines and the U.S. conducted a maritime cooperation activity within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea.
Sept. 20, 2024 DAF leaders reaffirm commitment to reoptimization for Great Power Competition The 2024 Air, Space, and Cyber Conference, hosted by the Air and Space Forces Association, offered DAF senior leaders an opportunity to share their views on modernization and readiness in response to emerging security threats, while reaffirming the DAF’s commitment to reoptimization.
Aug. 6, 2024 Austin Charts Further Progress in Deepening U.S.-Australia Alliance Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reaffirmed the impenetrable bond between the U.S. and Australia after hosting high-level talks with key Australian officials.
Aug. 2, 2024 Pentagon Official: Alliances Are Key to U.S. Nuclear Deterrence Advantage The U.S. maintains an asymmetric strategic advantage through its global network of allies and partners amid increasing competition, a senior Pentagon official said.
July 26, 2024 Austin's 11th Visit to Indo-Pacific Builds Upon Sustained Momentum With Key Partners Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's 10-day trip to the Indo-Pacific will include stops in Japan and the Philippines where he plans to meet with his counterparts as DOD continues to strengthen partnerships.
July 19, 2024 Chairman Puts Strategic Picture in Focus During Aspen Talk Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., gave some insight into the thought processes of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the Aspen Security Forum.