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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.
US Indo-Pacific commander ‘concerned’ about China-Russia military ties
Adm. John C. Aquilino said he is “very concerned” about increased joint military actions by China and Russia in the region.
Marine Corps looks at ocean glider for rapid resupply to fight China
With speeds of 180 miles per hour, the seaglider could fill a known gap in the Marines’ high-speed logistics mission in the Pacific.
US Navy seeks to raise allowed number of accidental whale collisions
The Navy requested a cap increase on the number of marine mammals it is allowed to unintentionally harm during Pacific training.
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 assembles F-35B clutch for first time
The part is critical in allowing the aircraft to conduct short take-offs and vertical landings.
By Diana Stancy
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