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North Korea launches suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile
The launch was the North's first this year.
Military sends away ships as Super Typhoon Mawar closes in on Guam
Guam is a crucial hub for U.S. forces in the Pacific, and the Department of Defense controls about a third of the island.
Is America postured for a fight in the Indo-Pacific?
To achieve the transformative effect needed to bolster deterrence against China, the Biden administration needs to keep its foot on the gas.
By Dustin Walker
INDOPACOM’s Aquilino seeks more electromagnetic resources for Pacific
The contest for electromagnetic spectrum superiority in any conflict involving the U.S., China or Russia is expected to be intense.
Navy, partner nations conclude anti-submarine warfare exercise in Guam
U.S. Navy assets included two P-8A Poseidon aircraft from the "Red Lancers" of Patrol Squadron 10 and the "Pelicans" of Patrol Squadron 45.
By Diana Stancy
China’s neighbors seek expanded partnerships with US to deter, defend
The Pentagon’s efforts to improve U.S. force posture in the Pacific have yielded a flurry of major agreements, with allies motivated by China's behavior.
By Joe Gould
Inside Indo-Pacific Command’s $87 billion wish list to deter China
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command has outlined new spending requirements to boost deterrence against China.
By Joe Gould
Congress mandates more oversight on Pentagon plans for defending Guam
Lawmakers also want more oversight from the Missile Defense Agency's mission to defend the U.S. territory — a top priority.
By Jen Judson
Missile Defense Agency priorities include hypersonics, Guam, Hill says
The Missile Defense Agency director lays out his top priorities to address current and emerging missile threats.
By Jen Judson
Russia-Ukraine war is teaching the Pentagon a lesson about the Pacific
Russia’s war in Ukraine is teaching the Pentagon it can’t get logistics and sustainment wrong in the Pacific theater, its No. 2 civilian said Monday.
By Joe Gould