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U.S. Indo-Pacific Command has a new leader
The 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.
Biden, Xi agree to restart military communications
President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping left their first meeting in a year showcasing modest agreements to re-establish military communications.
By Didi Tang, The Associated Press
China more than doubled its nuclear arsenal since 2020, Pentagon says
The stockpile is growing faster than expected, said a senior defense official
Marine unit in Japan soon adopting ‘littoral’ name amid force changes
Despite the name, the 12th Marine Littoral Regiment will be only the second regiment of its kind.
Navy, Marine Corps test warfighting concepts
“The ability to command and control our operations across 22 time zones is how we will fight and win in a global environment against our competitors."
By Diana Stancy
Top Army general in the Pacific warns of China’s military threat
The threat looms, so soldiers must be prepared.
By Todd South
In US-led drills, Australian and Indonesian forces deploy battle tanks
The Super Garuda Shield drills have been held annually between American and Indonesian soldiers since 2009.
Marines’ Pacific air-defense unit is back with drone-killing abilities
Hawaii has been home to a flurry of activations and deactivations as part of Force Design 2030.
US given OK to enforce maritime law around Palau
The agreement gives Coast Guard ships authorization to unilaterally enforce maritime regulations in the Pacific island nation’s exclusive economic zone.
US, Japan and South Korea boost security ties over China’s objections
Details about the new “duty to consult” commitment emerged as President Joe Biden prepared to welcome South Korean and Japanese leaders to Camp David.
By Aamer Madhani and Darlene Superville, AP