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Spotlight

Focus on Indo-Pacific

The Defense Department is committed to working with allies, partners and like-minded nations in the Indo-Pacific and to upholding a free and open region founded on respect for international rules, laws and norms.

Spotlight

Focus on Indo-Pacific

The Defense Department is committed to working with allies, partners and like-minded nations in the Indo-Pacific and to upholding a free and open region founded on respect for international rules, laws and norms.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will travel to the Indo-Pacific region for the 11th time since taking office to continue building upon progress in advancing regional peace and stability with allies and partners who share a vision for a free and open region.

Austin Travels to Indo-Pacific

Travel Destinations

A map indicating the Secretary of Defense's travels and number of trips to the following locations: Singapore (4), Cambodia (2), India (3), South Korea (4), Indonesia (2), Papua-New Guinea (1), Japan (2), Philippines(2), Thailand (1), and Vietnam (1).

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Stories

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U.S., Japan Conduct Combined Ops 

U.S., Japan Conduct Combined Ops
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Leaders Strengthen Partnership During Visit to Japan 

Leaders Strengthen Partnership During Visit to Japan
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U.S., Philippine Marines Convene for Annual Talks 

U.S., Philippine Marines Convene for Annual Talks
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U.S., U.K., Australian Troops Participate in Sea Ops 

U.S., U.K., Australian Troops Participate in Sea Ops
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Jungle Exercise Teaches Survival Skills 

Jungle Exercise Teaches Survival Skills

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