Chairs of the Senate and House Armed Services Committees oppose vacating NATO command and canceling expansion in the Pacific. House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers and Senate…
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U.S. Navy Deploys Newest Assault Ship to Japan
The stealth jet carrier will replace the USS America. The U.S. Navy has announced that its newest warship, USS Tripoli, will replace its sister ship, USS America, as…
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President Says Nippon Steel to Invest in U.S. Steel Instead of Purchasing
He made the announcement at the White House during the visit with Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba. President Donald Trump announced that Japanese company Nippon Steel will “invest heavily”…
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Secretary Rubio Meets with Quad Foreign Ministers
They released a joint statement regarding rule of law, democractic values, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with the Indo-Pacific Quad nation foreign ministers,…
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Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel Sue Administration Over Blocked Acquisition
President Biden cited national security as his motivation. Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel have filed federal lawsuits challenging President Biden’s decision to block Nippon’s $15 billion acquisition of…
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U.S. and Philippines Partner on Maritime Cybersecurity and Chemical Security
Joint exercises and workshops enhance resilience against cyber threats and chemical risks in critical port infrastructure across the Indo-Pacific The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in collaboration…
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U.S. Releases Joint Space Operations Report with Nine Nations
Combined Space Operations celebrates the 10-year anniversary at the Italy meeting. The United States released a joint statement with fellow members of the Combined Space Operations (CSpO) last…
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Legislators Call for Osprey Fleet Grounding Amid Safety Concerns
They sent a letter to Defense Secretary Austin highlighting persistent design flaws and accident risks. Three members of Congress from Massachusetts, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, along…
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Secretary Austin Makes Final Trip to Indo-Pacific Region
He holds meetings in Australia, the Philippines, Laos, and Fiji. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin departed on his final trip to the Indo-Pacific region to participate in several international…
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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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