FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii — U.S. Army Pacific hosted the annual Executive Steering Group (ESG) with the Indian Army at the USARPAC Command and Control Facility, June 4-5, 2026, strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing shared priorities for future exercises and training...

PERTH, Australia – As of May 30, the U.S. Navy has established a new naval support activity in Perth, Western Australia as part of AUKUS, the enhanced trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This move follows the trilateral Joint Statement on May...

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Military, civilian, and non-governmental leaders from 20 countries launched the 3rd Summit of the Indo-Pacific Health Alliance for Security, June 7-8...

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam — The 293rd Combat Communications “Gåmson” Squadron has reached a major milestone by passing its first comprehensive readiness evaluation, known as an Initial Operating Capability (IOC) inspection. This achievement proves the unit is prepared for action and highlights...

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2 commenced on May 28, 2026, bringing together more than 2,100 service members from the United States and partner nations for realistic air combat training at Eielson Air Force Base and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson...

DARWIN, NORTHERN TERRITORY, Australia — It was a textbook example of “human interoperability,” the reliance on direct relationship-building to overcome challenges. This personal coordination, rooted in common goals, proved to be the catalyst for a massive, multi-national movement of troops and...

RAYONG PROVINCE, Thailand — From the amphibious landing at Hat Yao to simultaneous combined-arms live-fire exercises in Ban Di Lang and Ban Chan Krem, Thailand, U.S., Thai, and coalition forces shared a unified operational picture throughout Exercise Cobra Gold 2026. This unprecedented level of...

The Australian Defence Force, the Japan Self-Defense Forces, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command convened for a Defense Cooperation Council meeting on the sidelines of the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, May 29, 2026...

CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan — III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group concluded Kaiju Rain 26 on May 31, 2026. This was the second iteration of the exercise, building upon multi-domain information capabilities to strengthen warfighting readiness in support of III MEF and the Joint Force...

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited the Republic of Palau to meet with senior government officials, tour a rehabilitated strategic airfield, and honor American service members who fought and died on this island more than 80 years ago...