Under Secretary LaPlante chaired the inaugural meeting. This week, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment William LaPlante chaired the inaugural plenary meeting of the Partnership for Indo-Pacific…
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Secretary of State Attends ASEAN Summit in Laos
Discussions included digital trade, climate, and maritime security. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Laos this week to attend the East Asia Summit and the U.S.-Association of…
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Marine Corps Deploying First Unmanned Supply Vessel in Okinawa
Semisubmersible watercraft designed to move weapons across long distances. The Marine Corps will launch its Autonomous Low-Profile Vessel, a newly developed unmanned supply vessel, in waters around Okinawa,…
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U.S. and Japan Strengthen Maritime Cybersecurity with Joint Exercise
Collaborative effort enhances preparedness for cyberattacks on critical infrastructure to increase Indo-Pacific security. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Government of Japan conducted a successful…
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Commerce Department Identifies Critical Sectors for Supply Chain Development
The department will develop action plans to maximize potential and mitigate disruptions The Department of Commerce announced that it has identified critical production sectors that can further develop…
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State and Defense Secretaries Engage in Meetings in Asia
The secretary of state will have a sideline meeting with the Chinese minister of foreign affairs. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin traveled this…
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U.S. and Japan Announce $10B Tactical Aircraft Modernization Plan
Upgrades across multiple military bases to strengthen regional deterrence and enhance Indo-Pacific stability The Department of Defense (DoD), in coordination with the Government of Japan, announced a plan…
Read MoreCommerce Secretary Meets with Advisors on Supply Chain Competitiveness
Officials are developing a risk-assessment framework for the U.S. economy. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo recently met with the Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness virtually, to receive…
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U.S. and 13 Nations Sign Portions of New Indo-Pacific Economic Agreement
Secretary Raimondo participated in negotiations for a fair, clean economy with a strong supply chain. Leaders from the United States and 13 nations gathered in Singapore last week…
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U.S., Japan, and South Korea Strengthen Security Ties Amid Regional Tensions
Secretary Austin meets with defense ministers in Singapore to discuss the threat from North Korea. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Japan Minister of Defense Kihara Minoru, and Republic…
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