U.S. seeks to strengthen ties between the two nations. U.S. Army Chief of Staff General James McConville traveled to Jakarta last week, where he met with Indonesian Defense…
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U.S. Army Updates Networking Gear
The branch is revising how it creates and uses networking in the future. U.S. Army generals said the branch will upgrade networking gear to meet “the service’s 2030…
Read MoreTrade Representative Seeks to Strengthen Asian Economic Cooperation
She met with partners and peers in Tokyo and Manila. Trade Representative Katherine Tai spoke at the Foreign Correspondents Club of Japan last week, highlighting her goals of…
Read MoreU.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Testifies Before Congress
He says the U.S. should be prepared for the Chinese invasion of Taiwan. The House Armed Services Committee heard from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral John Aquilino this…
Read MoreSecretary Blinken Presents Budget Request to Foreign Affairs Committee
Secretary Blinken urges Congress to address “intense competition” in post-Cold War world. Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered the 2024 budget proposal for his department to the House…
Read MoreAir Force Sending F-22 Raptors to Pacific
Stealth fighter jets are the world’s most advanced. The small Island of Tinian, just north of Guam in the Pacific, has become home to more than two dozen…
Read MoreNorth Korea Fires Missile Over Japan
President Biden Speaks with Japanese Prime Minister. On Monday, North Korea tested an intermediate-range ballistic missile over Japan, triggering evacuations in the country and growing concern about the…
Read MoreFighting Fitz Completes First Post-Collision Deployment
Five years and millions in repairs have succeeded in restoring the destroyer to combat service. The guided-missile destroyer, the Fitzgerald (also known as the Fighting Fitz) has returned…
Read MoreU.S. Military Joined Allies for Exercises in Fiji
Preparations being made to counter China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific. The United States military joined Australia, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand, in Exercise Cartwheel in Fiji. The…
Read MorePresident to Host Summit with Pacific Island Nations
One focus will be on climate change collaboration. On September 28 and 29, President Biden will host a U.S.-Pacific Island Country Summit. The gathering will focus on collaboration…
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