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The Defense Department is committed to working with allies, partners and like-minded nations in the Indo-Pacific and to upholding a free and open region founded on respect for international rules, laws and norms.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will travel to the Indo-Pacific region for the 11th time since taking office to continue building upon progress in advancing regional peace and stability with allies and partners who share a vision for a free and open region.
U.S. Intends to Reconstitute U.S. Forces Japan as Joint Forces Headquarters
U.S., Japan Military-to-Military Relationship Reaches 'New Heights'
U.S., Japanese Leaders Chart Path to Strengthen 'Cornerstone' Alliance
U.S., Japanese Defense Leaders Discuss Progress on Closer Alliance
Allies, Modernization at Heart of U.S.-Japan Efforts in Indo-Pacific
AUKUS Partners Consider Cooperation With Japan
Austin Says U.S. Committed to Defending Japan, Including Senkaku Islands
U.S.-Japan Defense Leaders Look to Strengthen Rules-Based Order
Japan Takes Leadership Roles Protecting Global Security
Shared Challenges, Strengthening Alliance at Center of U.S.-Japan Defense Meeting
Japan, South Korea, U.S. Strengthen Trilateral Cooperation
Austin Concludes Indo-Pacific Trip With Subic Bay Visit
Austin Builds Upon Strong U.S.-Philippine Ties During Talks in Manila
Defense Official Says U.S.-Philippines Alliance Is Making Remarkable Progress
New EDCA Sites Named in the Philippines
Austin Emphasizes U.S. Commitment to Defend Philippines
DOD Officials Underscore 'Ironclad' Commitment to Philippines After China's Unsafe Maneuvers
'Track Record and Trajectory: U.S.-Philippine Defense Ties Since 2021': Remarks by Assistant Secretary of Defense Ely Ratner at the 2024 CSIS South China Sea Conference (As Prepared for Delivery)
Austin's 11th Visit to Indo-Pacific Builds Upon Sustained Momentum With Key Partners
Austin: Allies, Partners Strengthen U.S., Global Security
Indo-Pacific Visit Is an Opportunity to Engage With Partners
Austin: Indo-Pacific Nations Uniting Around Shared Values
Austin: Boosting Military-Industrial Bases With Indo-Pacific Nations Is a Priority
DOD Strengthens Indo-Pacific Regional Ties
DOD Official Details U.S. Collaboration With Indo-Pacific Partners on Defense Industrial Base
U.S. Focuses on Deterrence as China Raises Stakes in Indo-Pacific
Pacific Partnership 2025 commenced its mission in Virac, Philippines, bringing together international expertise and local leaders to strengthen disaster response capabilities in the region and deepen strategic partnerships.
Space Force Brig. Gen. Anthony Mastalir, U.S. Space Force Indo-Pacific commander, emphasized the critical role of space capabilities in ensuring stability across the Indo-Pacific region at the Australian Space Summit 2025 in Sydney.
Sailors concluded Integrated Battle Problem 25.5 after spending nearly a week off the coast of Sasebo, Japan, conducting a tactical warfighting rehearsal event that tested and developed fleet-centric concepts and capabilities.
Sailors piloting Navy F-35C Lightning II aircraft conducted field carrier landing practices at Iwo To, Japan, for the first time during training operations, ensuring warfighting readiness in support of security in the Indo-Pacific region.
Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell highlighted significant accomplishments and other developments within DOD over the last week during the Weekly Sitrep video.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III engages counterparts and others during each visit to the Indo-Pacific as DOD continues to strengthen U.S. relationships with regional allies and partners in support of a shared vision for peace, stability and deterrence.