He urged Indo-Pacific allies to increase investments in defense, as European partners have. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth spoke at the International Institute for Strategic Studies Shangri-La Dialogue…
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South Korean Trade Delegation Attends Tariff Talks in Washington
This is the second round of discussions, an agreement is scheduled for July. South Korea sent a delegation to Washington this past week to hold the second round…
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Congress Seeks $27 Billion for Golden Dome
The missile system would be a portion of the $150 billion defense package. Legislators in Congress are preparing to introduce a $150 billion defense package, which would allocate…
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Congressional Defense Officials Caution About Potential Military Changes
Chairs of the Senate and House Armed Services Committees oppose vacating NATO command and canceling expansion in the Pacific. House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers and Senate…
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U.S. Navy Deploys Newest Assault Ship to Japan
The stealth jet carrier will replace the USS America. The U.S. Navy has announced that its newest warship, USS Tripoli, will replace its sister ship, USS America, as…
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Secretary Rubio Meets with Quad Foreign Ministers
They released a joint statement regarding rule of law, democractic values, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with the Indo-Pacific Quad nation foreign ministers,…
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U.S. and Philippines Partner on Maritime Cybersecurity and Chemical Security
Joint exercises and workshops enhance resilience against cyber threats and chemical risks in critical port infrastructure across the Indo-Pacific The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in collaboration…
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Secretary Austin Makes Final Trip to Indo-Pacific Region
He holds meetings in Australia, the Philippines, Laos, and Fiji. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin departed on his final trip to the Indo-Pacific region to participate in several international…
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Defense Department Holds Meeting for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience in Hawaii
Under Secretary LaPlante chaired the inaugural meeting. This week, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment William LaPlante chaired the inaugural plenary meeting of the Partnership for Indo-Pacific…
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Secretary of State Attends ASEAN Summit in Laos
Discussions included digital trade, climate, and maritime security. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Laos this week to attend the East Asia Summit and the U.S.-Association of…
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