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Can nanotech help solve the Pentagon’s corrosion problems?
Lockheed and Hawaii-based Oceanit are testing a new coating on tactical aircraft.
Threats
War with China not inevitable, Taiwan government officials say
“We are small, but we are not alone,” deputy foreign affairs minister says.
Science & Tech
Army tests next-gen long-range fires capability in Pacific
Land forces also used high-altitude sensing balloons and new endurance ISR drone during a Navy-led exercise.
Threats
Sophisticated Army training goes mobile to knit a farflung Pacific coalition
The service took its Hawaii-based center to the Philippines, part of a regional campaign of joint and combined training.
Threats
Paparo takes the helm at INDOPACOM
Today is the “most dangerous time,” says outgoing Adm. Aquilino.
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US forces down missiles as Iran attacks Israel
Navy warships and Air Force fighter squadrons shot down dozens of drones and a half dozen ballistic missiles launched from Iran and Yemen, U.S. officials said.
Policy
‘Deterring conflict is our highest duty’
Adm. Koehler takes command of U.S. Pacific Fleet, as Adm. Paparo moves on to Indo-Pacific Command.
Threats
With Red Hill’s tanks virtually empty, closure task force begins work
The redistribution of fuel to locations around the Pacific “will really make us safer,” commander says.
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2023 sees new record for US government-to-government arms exports, boosted by Ukraine aid
The year’s $80.9 billion total for Foreign Military Sales is up more than half from the previous year.
Business
The race is on to prepare Australia for nuclear subs
“There has been a hiatus where we weren’t all paying attention. Now we’ve got to catch up,” a UK shipbuilding exec says.
Threats
Expect a Chinese show of force against Taiwan soon, says INDOPACOM head
“When something occurs that they don’t like, they tend to take actions,” said Adm. John Aquilino.
