U.S. Indo-Pacific Command has a new leaderThe combatant command oversees more than 380,000 U.S troops and civilians and is at the center of American efforts to counter China's military ascent.7 days ago
US, Japan, S Korea hold drills in disputed sea as Biden hosts leadersA number of U.S. and South Korean guided missile destroyers and a Japanese warship joined for drills in the disputed East China Sea.4 weeks ago
Your MilitaryPacific problems: Why the US disagrees on the cost of deterring ChinaHow much money will it take to deter Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific region, and who gets to decide?
Two US aircraft carrier groups join Japanese navy in military exerciseThe exercise came as Japan continues to beef up its military to counter increased Chinese assertion in the region.3 months ago
USS John Finn’s latest Taiwan Strait transit sparks Beijing’s ireThe warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday.4 months ago
Where might the US station its B-21 bombers to deter China?A new report says the U.S. Air Force's B-21 Raider could help ensure stability in the Asia-Pacific region.4 months ago
US Air Force logistics officer talks basing, drones in the Pacific"We learned a lot of skills that were multi-capable back in the late 1980s that we are now dusting off."4 months ago
Taiwan reports China sent 4 suspected spy balloons over the islandTaiwan’s Defense Ministry says China sent four balloons over the island, three of which passed near a key air force base.4 months ago
Top US military officer speaks with Chinese counterpartThe video call between Gen. CQ Brown and Gen. Liu Zhenli is the first senior military communications between the U.S. and China since August 2022.5 months ago
US Navy ship ‘intruded’ in South China Sea waters, China saysThe U.S. Navy said the ship “was conducting routine operations in international waters ... consistent with international law.”5 months ago
US, Philippines conduct joint patrols in South China Sea near TaiwanThe patrols come days after Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called the situation in the South China Sea increasingly “dire.”6 months ago
Biden, Xi agree to restart military communicationsPresident Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping left their first meeting in a year showcasing modest agreements to re-establish military communications.6 months ago
Biden seeks better military relations with China when he meets with XiThe plan is to revive the regular talks under the Military Maritime Consultative Agreement, used to improve safety in the air and sea.6 months ago
Joint Chiefs chairman hopeful about resuming military talks with ChinaGen. CQ Brown says he has conveyed his desire to restart the dialogue in a letter to his Chinese counterpart, and that he’s “hopeful.”6 months ago
Chinese ships chase Philippine vessels in South China SeaChina has stood by its claim to virtually the entire South China Sea, clashing with its neighbors and drawing in the U.S., Manila’s treaty ally.6 months ago
USS Ronald Reagan pulls into the Philippines amidst tension with ChinaNavy officials said the carrier's port call was planned in advance and not a response to recent maritime collisions between Beijing and Manila.6 months ago
China sends more ships and planes toward TaiwanTaiwan says China has sent another 43 military aircraft and seven ships near the self-ruled island.6 months ago
China and the US appear to restart military talksChina froze military exchanges after former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi last August visited self-governing Taiwan, which China claims as its territory.7 months ago
China responds to Pentagon report on its military buildupChina said the U.S. is the “biggest disruptor of regional peace and stability” in the world in a response to the annual Pentagon report.7 months ago