Chinese Aircraft Carrier Shandong Back in South China Sea
The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) Shandong Carrier Strike Group returned to the South China Sea on Friday, according to…
Chinese Aircraft Carrier, Warships Massing for Major Exercise Near the Philippines
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy Shandong Carrier Strike Group is operating in the Philippine Sea, being shadowed separately by…
Japanese, U.S., the Philippines Drill in the South China Sea; China Contests U.S. Position on Territorial Disputes
Japanese naval units carried out antisubmarine warfare drills in the South China Sea on Monday while the U.S and Philippine…
U.S., Australia, Japan Drill with the Philippines in South China Sea; China Flies Military Drone Near Taiwan
The U.S., Australia, Japan and the Philippines carried out a joint exercise in the waters off Manila on Thursday involving…
Makin Island ARG Docks in Busan, 3 LCS Now Underway in Indo-PACOM
The Makin Island Amphibious Group (ARG) docked at the port of Busan in the Republic of Korea (ROK) as part…
Keen Sword Exercise Shows Need for Interpreters in Military Medicine
A translator is necessary when it comes to medical interoperability between the United States and its allies, the commanding officer…
Former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Leaves Legacy of Western Pacific Security Changes
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who led Japan into a more active role in regional and global security over his…
Marines, Japanese Ground Forces Link Up at Iron Fist for ACV, Amphibious Training
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – The U.S.-Japan amphibious exercise Iron Fist will include waterborne training with the Marine Corps’ newest amphibious…
10 Chinese, Russian Warships Sail Through Japanese Islands
A combination of 10 Russian Navy and Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy ships sailed from the Sea of Japan to…
Iron Fist Teaching Japanese Amphib Force to Synch with U.S. Marines
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – With dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) in the hazy horizon, a procession of green-and-tan camouflaged…