Pentagon head lands in Fiji to work on basing, logistics dealsLloyd Austin's visit marks the first time a U.S. defense secretary has visited the island nation.By Noah Robertson3 days ago
China defense minister declines US meeting, breaking military talksThe decision not to meet marks the first time the talks have broken down in a year.By Noah Robertson6 days ago
Pentagon chief visits island near South China Sea in sign to BeijingU.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin ended his last trip to the Philippines by visiting a military site near the disputed waterway.By Noah Robertson6 days ago
US, Japan, Australia broaden exercises, set target for live-fire drillThe three militaries are learning to work together in case of a crisis in the region.By Noah Robertson8 days ago
Pentagon chief Austin embarks on his last Asia visit amid uncertaintyThe secretary has helped firm America's military alliances in the region. Can it last?By Noah Robertson10 days ago
French Navy carrier commander ponders data overload, battle at sea"We are now cooperating at a sort of equal level with the threat – being a lot more humble and thinking more efficiently," said Rear Adm. Jacques Mallard.By Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo11 days ago