Latest "Indo-Pacific" stories

Tanks used by the Taiwan military are seen on display for tourists at a beach on April 8, 2023, in Kinmen, Taiwan.

China prepared to ‘smash’ Taiwan independence as US preps arms package

A Chinese defense ministry spokesman said an increase in exchanges between the U.S. and Taiwanese militaries is an “extremely wrong and dangerous move."

2 weeks ago

An MV-22 Osprey from the “Ugly Angels” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 362 flies by the aircraft carrier Nimitz in the South China Sea, Feb. 11, 2023.

Opinion

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

5 weeks ago

US F-22s land in Philippines for first time, furthering defense ties

The landing comes as the United States and Philippines strengthen military relations as China becomes more aggressive in the South China Sea.

By Zamone Perez and Jon Simkins

2 months ago

Republican budget plan will ‘undermine’ US security, warns Biden admin

The Biden administration is portraying plans from Republicans to gut the federal budget as jeopardizing national security.

2 months ago

Pentagon budget aims to max munitions production, make multiyear buys

Pentagon officials say they will maximize production lines for top priority munitions as part of its $170 billion procurement budget proposal for FY24.

By Joe Gould and Stephen Losey

3 months ago

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin meets with Indonesian defense minister

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met his Indonesian counterpart to push stronger defense ties amid growing Chinese naval activity in the Indo-Pacific.

6 months ago