31 October 2025 Australia, New Zealand, Philippines and U.S. Conduct Maritime Cooperative Activity SOUTH CHINA SEA — The combined armed forces of Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines and the United States, demonstrating a collective commitment to strengthen regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific, conducted a Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity...
27 October 2025 Pacific Forces Unite: PMTEC Stakeholder Synchronization Accelerates Indo-Pacific Training Integration, Strengthening Joint Warfighter Readiness IWAKUNI Iwakuni, Japan—In a significant effort to modernize joint training across the Indo-Pacific, the Pacific Multi Domain Training and Experimentation Capability (PMTEC) led a stakeholder synchronization October 27–28, 2025...
22 October 2025 USINDOPACOM Statement on DPRK Missile Launches We are aware of the DPRK’s multiple ballistic missile launches and are consulting closely with the Republic of Korea and Japan, as well as other regional allies and partners. The United States condemns these actions and calls on the DPRK to refrain from further unlawful and destabilizing acts.
20 October 2025 Where’s the Remote? Insights from U.S.-Japan Interoperability Management Board 25-2 How many remote controls are in your home? Estimates for the average U.S. household range from two to five or more. Having so many remotes can cause clutter, confusion and frustration when you can’t find the one you need. Wouldn’t it be nice to have one universal remote to talk to every device...
03 October 2025 U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Enhances Regional Security Through Joint Exercise Planning Course CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii — U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) successfully concluded the Joint Exercise Planning Course (JEPC) from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3, 2025, at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii. The comprehensive course, facilitated by USINDOPACOM's J7, Training and Exercises Directorate, bolstered...
30 September 2025 25 Years Strong: Hawai‘i Guard and Philippines Celebrate Enduring Partnership CLARK AIR BASE, Philippines — Cheers, handshakes and shared stories filled the air Sept. 23–25 as the Hawai‘i National Guard and Armed Forces of the Philippines celebrated 25 years of partnership — a bond that has endured typhoons, crises and global challenges to become the Indo-Pacific’s...
30 September 2025 USCGC Oliver Henry conducts Operation Rematau patrol, deterring threats in Micronesia SANTA RITA, Guam — The crew of the USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) returned to Guam Sept. 22, from a patrol blending maritime law enforcement and border security with community support, proving once again that strong partnerships and persistent presence are the anchor of regional stability...
30 September 2025 USS Blue Ridge departs Busan, South Korea BUSAN, South Korea — U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked 7th Fleet staff departed Busan, South Korea following a scheduled port visit, Sept. 25-30, 2025...
30 September 2025 USS Benfold (DDG 65) departs U.S. 7th Fleet after 10 years of forward-deployed service YOKOSUKA, Japan — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) departed Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Sept. 29, following 10 years of forward-deployed service to U.S. 7th Fleet...
29 September 2025 CNMI, DOW leaders strengthen partnerships on Saipan, Tinian SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands — Leaders from the Department of War, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands government, federal agencies, and community representatives gathered for a CNMI Stakeholders Meeting in Garapan, Saipan, Sept. 24-25...