USINDOPACOM Observes Memorial Day
Leaders of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, observe and honor Memorial Day across Oahu, Hawaii, May 25-26, 2025. Memorial Day is a day of national remembrance
Trump warns attempts to conquer all of Ukraine will lead to ‘downfall’ of Russia
Donald Trump has warned that if Vladimir Putin attempts to conquer all of Ukraine, it will lead to the “downfall” of Russia, while also criticising Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Trump agrees to extend EU trade talks after 50% tariff threat
US President Donald Trump has agreed to extend a deadline to negotiate tariffs with the European Union by more than a month. Last month, he
US’ 500 military personnel in Taiwan an ‘open test’ of Beijing’s red lines
Washington’s disclosure that around 500 US military personnel are stationed in Taiwan signals more open and substantial defence support for the island – a pivot
China improves ability to launch sudden attack on Taiwan
China has increased its ability to launch a sudden attack on Taiwan with faster-paced air and operations, new artillery systems and more alert amphibious and
Philippines prioritizes submarine acquisition to counter China’s maritime pressure
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is accelerating plans to acquire submarines as it faces mounting pressure from China’s incursions into the West Philippine
Land force leaders discuss AI, defense industry partnerships at LANPAC 2025
Military and defense industry leaders from 33 Indo-Pacific nations met in mid-May 2025 for the annual Land Forces Pacific Symposium and Exposition (LANPAC) in Honolulu,
Pacific Airlift Rally 25 elevates regional disaster response capabilities
Civilian and defense personnel from more than a dozen nations gathered in Mongolia in May 2025 to enhance readiness and build interoperability for humanitarian assistance
Pacific nations deepen military ties through training, recruitment, strategic partnerships
Defense cooperation across the Pacific region is transforming, with a growing focus on personnel exchanges and cross-national recruitment to bolster interoperability. Island nations, particularly Papua
USINDOPACOM hosts U.S. – Australia MILREPs forum
This forum serves as an annual senior-level dialogue between the USINDOPACOM commander and the Chief of the Australian Defence Force. During the bilateral defense forum,