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US, Philippine forces launch combat drills in South China Sea
American and Filipino forces launched their largest combat exercises in years Monday in a show of allied firepower that has alarmed Beijing.
US Air Force issues $409 million award for long-sought Pacific airfield
The project on Tinian, part of a U.S. territory north of Guam, is among projects military leaders hope will make American forces harder to target.
US Pacific boss ‘very concerned’ about Chinese aggression in region
“What’s next and how far are they willing to go in that area?” U.S. Indo-Pacific Command boss Adm. John Aquilino asked.
US-Chinese military talks resume on safety in the air and at sea
U.S. and Chinese defense officials met to discuss unsafe and aggressive ship and aircraft incidents between the two militaries in the Pacific.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Opinion
Despite common rhetoric, war with China unlikely in near future
Much discussion surrounding future wars indicates a conflict with China is right around the corner. The author of this op-ed argues otherwise.
By Jacob T. Scheidemann