SECDEF Austin: ‘Unfortunate’ that Chinese Defense Minister Won’t Meet
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Thursday said he welcomes any opportunity for engagement with China’s military leadership in the…
Philippines Announce 4 New Locations to Host U.S. Troops
MANILA — The Philippines announced Monday four additional locations that will host visiting American troops under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation…
U.S. Begins Air Base Rehab in Philippines as Part of Basing Agreement
MANILA – The United States and the Philippines started rehabilitating the runway of the Basa Air Base in Pampanga on…
Pentagon: Red Hill Defueling on Track, Joint Task Force Starting Environmental Assessment
This story has been updated to clarify that the Joint Task Force is responsible for defueling the Red Hill Bulk…
INDOPACOM: China Has Not Responded to U.S. Attempts to Establish Communication
China has not responded to any of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s requests to establish direct communication channels between its commander and…
High Cost of Taiwan Invasion Will Dissuade China, Pentagon Official Says
China will not attempt to invade Taiwan before the end of the decade because it understands the high cost, the…
Defense Primer: U.S. Strategic Nuclear Forces
The following is the Feb. 2, 2023, Congressional Research Service report, Defense Primer: Strategic Nuclear Forces.…
U.S., Philippines Add Four More Sites to EDCA Military Basing Agreement
MANILA – The United States and the Philippines have designated four additional bases for U.S. troops to operate from as…
Pentagon Rescinds COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate, Questions Remain for Separated Sailors
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin officially rescinded the COVID-19 vaccine mandate Tuesday evening in a memo, stopping any more military…
PLAN Surface Action Group Operating in East China Sea; Japan and U.S. to Hold Security Talks
A People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) surface action group and surveillance ship have returned to the East China Sea from…