Collective capabilities bolster Philippine security, sovereignty
The Philippine Navy celebrated its 127th anniversary in May 2025 by commissioning its first guided-missile frigate and showcasing United States-provided uncrewed surface vessels (USV). The
Iran-backed Iraqi fighters warn US not to enter war
Kataib Hezbollah, an Iran-backed armed group in Iraq, has issued a statement saying it is “closely monitoring the military movements” of US forces in the
Which Iranian oil and gas facilities has Israel hit?
Israel has attacked some of Iran’s most vital oil and gas facilities, raising fears of a widening conflict and threatening turmoil for the energy sector.
Iran defends retaliatory strikes on Israel; new blasts rock Tehran
We’re getting information of new explosions in different areas of Tehran as Israeli attacks on the capital intensify. The attacks are reported to have struck
Philippine, U.S. personnel review combat casualty care procedures during two week medical exchange
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Hawaii National Guard medical partners completed their fourth annual tactical combat casualty care exchange in May 2025 at
Taiwan’s Coast Guard, military drill together in face of China’s repeated bullying
Taiwan’s Coast Guard and military practiced joint operations in the face of what Taipei called a growing gray-zone threat from China. Democratically governed Taiwan has
Australia uses fisheries support to anchor regional security
Australia is increasingly leveraging its support for Pacific fisheries to reinforce regional stability amid intensifying geopolitical challenges. Through a combination of military surveillance operations, technical
Indonesia-Vietnam defense alignment counters China’s maritime expansion
The elevation of Indonesia and Vietnam’s relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is emerging as a pivotal force in countering China’s maritime assertiveness in the
All installations across U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility have raised their Force Protection Condition level from Alpha to Bravo
This adjustment is part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our personnel, families, and mission capabilities. While there is no
U.S., South Korea advance contested logistics planning in Seoul talks
Air Force Gen. Randall Reed, who leads U.S. Transportation Command, met with Adm. Kim Myung-soo, chairman of the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff;