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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.
U.S. Intends to Reconstitute U.S. Forces Japan as Joint Forces Headquarters
U.S., Japan Military-to-Military Relationship Reaches 'New Heights'
U.S., Japanese Leaders Chart Path to Strengthen 'Cornerstone' Alliance
U.S., Japanese Defense Leaders Discuss Progress on Closer Alliance
Allies, Modernization at Heart of U.S.-Japan Efforts in Indo-Pacific
AUKUS Partners Consider Cooperation With Japan
Austin Says U.S. Committed to Defending Japan, Including Senkaku Islands
U.S.-Japan Defense Leaders Look to Strengthen Rules-Based Order
Japan Takes Leadership Roles Protecting Global Security
Shared Challenges, Strengthening Alliance at Center of U.S.-Japan Defense Meeting
Japan, South Korea, U.S. Strengthen Trilateral Cooperation
Austin Concludes Indo-Pacific Trip With Subic Bay Visit
Austin Builds Upon Strong U.S.-Philippine Ties During Talks in Manila
Defense Official Says U.S.-Philippines Alliance Is Making Remarkable Progress
New EDCA Sites Named in the Philippines
Austin Emphasizes U.S. Commitment to Defend Philippines
DOD Officials Underscore 'Ironclad' Commitment to Philippines After China's Unsafe Maneuvers
'Track Record and Trajectory: U.S.-Philippine Defense Ties Since 2021': Remarks by Assistant Secretary of Defense Ely Ratner at the 2024 CSIS South China Sea Conference (As Prepared for Delivery)
Austin's 11th Visit to Indo-Pacific Builds Upon Sustained Momentum With Key Partners
Austin: Allies, Partners Strengthen U.S., Global Security
Indo-Pacific Visit Is an Opportunity to Engage With Partners
Austin: Indo-Pacific Nations Uniting Around Shared Values
Austin: Boosting Military-Industrial Bases With Indo-Pacific Nations Is a Priority
DOD Strengthens Indo-Pacific Regional Ties
DOD Official Details U.S. Collaboration With Indo-Pacific Partners on Defense Industrial Base
U.S. Focuses on Deterrence as China Raises Stakes in Indo-Pacific
U.S. Marines participated in multiple training scenarios in Singapore during Valiant Mark, an annual bilateral exercise designed to enhance mutual defense capabilities and military-to-military relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Singapore military.
Army Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, U.S. Forces Korea's commander, testified during a Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington that North Korea is continuing to develop its weapons program while growing more isolated.
The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land returned to its home port in Apra Harbor, Guam, upon completing an 11-month, 17-port deployment in the Indo-Pacific region.
China is undertaking an unprecedented military buildup, developing a large and advanced arsenal of nuclear, conventional, cyber and space capabilities, John Noh, performing the duties of assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs, said.
U.S. and Australian naval leaders embarked aboard the USS Montana to reinforce the strong bilateral ties between the two navies and underscore the commitment to maintain warfighting readiness and lethality to uphold security, freedom and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III engages counterparts and others during each visit to the Indo-Pacific as DOD continues to strengthen U.S. relationships with regional allies and partners in support of a shared vision for peace, stability and deterrence.