Chinese Defense Minister Li Tells Foreign Militaries, ‘Mind Your Own Business’
China’s Minister of National Defense warned foreign powers not to operate warships and aircraft close to its territorial waters and…
SHANGRI-LA: Austin Says U.S. Will Stand Up to ‘Bullying’ in the Western Pacific, New Zealand Declines Chinese Offer for Military Exercises
The U.S. will support its allies and partners when they defend themselves against coercion and bullying in the Western Pacific,…
Japanese PM Kishida Lays Out Indo-Pacific Strategy in Shangri-La Speech
Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida unveiled his strategy for Japan’s role in the Indo-Pacific region during a Friday address at…
CNO Gilday: Keeping Littoral Combat Ships Nimble Key to Pacific Deployments, No Plans for 1st Fleet in Singapore
KUALA LUMPUR — The Navy is making Littoral Combat Ship deployments in the Indo-Pacific region more flexible and unpredictable, allowing…
SECDEF Austin Outlines U.S. Commitment to the Pacific while China Protests U.K. Carrier Operations in South China Sea
KUALA LUMPUR – Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reiterated America’s commitment to the Indo-Pacific and chided China during his speech at…
Shangri-La: Chinese Defense Minister Talks Tough on South China Sea, Taiwan
SINGAPORE — China’s Defense Minister General Wei Fenghe struck an uncompromising tone on Taiwan and the South China Sea in…
Shangri-La: Shanahan Stresses Continued U.S. Role in Indo-Pacific
SINGAPORE – Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan stressed the U.S. commitment to the Indo-Pacific region and highlighted key messages…
The Department of Defense’s New Indo-Pacific Strategy
The following is The Department of Defense Indo-Pacific Strategy Report, released on June 1, 2019.…
U.S. Will Unveil New Indo-Pacific Strategy Next Month
KUALA LUMPUR — The Pentagon will unveil a new Indo-Pacific strategy at the Shangri-La Dialogue this May, Assistant Secretary of…