Asia-Pacific
CNO: Pacific Forces Can Learn from NATO’s Work with Ukraine
Leaders leave RIMPAC thinking about ways to increase info-sharing, international cooperation.
Chinese Disinformation Group Targeted Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit
Efforts to attack critics of the PRC online have expanded in recent months.
Robot Ships Debut at RIMPAC, Helping US Navy Sail Toward a Less-Crewed Future
Four unmanned surface vessels sailed with manned ships, sharing data and testing how they would operate with the larger U.S. fleet.
The Navy Should Assemble a Fleet for Littoral Campaigns
Don't build a fleet to fight off a Chinese invasion force; build one that gives the U.S. and allies more options.
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CNO Seeks Not Just Interoperability But Interchangeability With Foreign Militaries
And that starts with “ships being honest with themselves,” Adm. Gilday told Defense One.
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National Guard Considering Major Expansion in Indo-Pacific
In an interview, Gen. Dan Hokanson says Guard seeks to amplify its training presence because of China’s increased aggressiveness.
At Reborn RIMPAC, A Clear Mission: Deter China, Defend Taiwan
The enormous Pacific multinational exercise and show of force has reemerged from the pandemic to face a larger PLA and more threatening Beijing.
Abe’s Unfinished Legacy: Leading Japan and its Military to Confront Modern Threats
The assassinated former prime minister was still working to guide Japan out of post-war pacifism and into a more global stance with counter-strike capabilities to deter China.
It’s Time to Base Fifth-Gen Fighter Jets in the Western Pacific, INDOPACOM Chief Says
China’s buildup means F-35s or F-22s should do more than exercise from Guam, Aquilino said.
In Asia, Defense Ministers Issue New Warnings to China
“Ukraine today may be East Asia tomorrow,” Japan’s prime minister said at this year’s feistier-than-usual Shangri-La Dialogue.
NATO’s Next Strategic Concept Will Add China’s Threats, US Ambassador Says
The document is to be unveiled at next month’s summit, where Russia and potential members will also be on the agenda.
Missile Defense Agency Eyes Command Center for Guam
Integrating current and future sensor data is key to protecting Guam from future missile threats.
Guam Needs Better Missile Defenses—Urgently
Here's a two-stage plan to harden this crucial island base against China's burgeoning missile arsenal.
Four Ways China Is Growing Its Media Influence in Southeast Asia
Beijing is trying to burnish its image in the region. What if it took aim at America’s instead?
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Lawmakers Worry Pentagon Will ‘Shortchange’ INDOPACOM’s Budget Request
More than a dozen members of the House Armed Services Committee asked appropriators to bring the Pentagon’s 2023 spending proposal up to INDOPACOM’s request.
Navy: Just One Shipbuilding Option Gets Closer To Desired Fleet
A 3-star clarifies the three paths described in the Navy's recent longterm fleet plan.
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