CAMP AGUINALDO, Philippines — In a 21st-century conflict, sophisticated missile systems aren’t the only capability that can cripple a nation’s infrastructure, a keyboard can be just as effective. Recognizing the existential threat that cyber-attacks pose to both military readiness and civilian...

LAOAG CITY, Philippines — High mobility artillery rocket systems, Stinger missile launchers, and artillery ranging from 105mm howitzers to 60mm mortars delivered an impressive array of volume fires during the Balikatan 2026 counter-landing live-fire exercise at La Paz Sand Dunes in Laoag City, May...

JAKARTA — As the Indo-Pacific operational environment becomes increasingly complex, the need for enhanced information sharing, synchronized operations, and rapid decision-making among U.S. and partner forces has grown more critical...

ZAMBALES, Philippines — The Integrated Air and Missile Defense exercise April 26-29 during Balikatan 2026 marked a significant step forward in multi-lateral Philippine-Japan-U.S. air defense training, with the use of advanced aerial drones providing unprecedented realism and value for all forces...

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City, Philippines — Exercise Balikatan 2026 marks a significant milestone for coalition command and control in the Indo-Pacific, as Philippine, U.S. and allied forces operate for the first time with a Common Operating Picture accessible to eight nations, April 20 to May 8,...

APORAWAN, Philippines – On the sunbaked shores of Aporawan Beach, the explosive sounds of live ammunition marked a new chapter in coalition defense readiness as multinational forces engaged advanced unmanned maritime and aerial threat targets during the Balikatan 2026 Counter-Landing Live Fire –...

HONOLULU — The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) outlined its plans for expanding technology adoption and strengthening industry collaboration during its Quarterly Commercial Industry Update on March 13...

HONOLULU, Hawaii — At the 2026 Pacific Operation Science & Technology Conference, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command J7 leaders detailed how the organization is driving warfighting readiness in the region. During the March 10 breakout session titled “USINDOPACOM Multi-Domain Training Experimentation...

RAYONG PROVINCE, Thailand — Exercise Cobra Gold 2026 elevated realistic, combined joint all-domain training as the U.S. Indo-Pacific (INDOPACOM) J7 Pacific Multi-Domain Training and Experimentation Capability (PMTEC) delivered advanced unmanned systems, maneuvering maritime targets and integrated...

RAYONG PROVINCE, Thailand —The maritime strike live-fire exercise conducted during Exercise Cobra Gold 2026 on March 3 at Hin Chalam Island in the Gulf of Thailand showcased the critical role of space capabilities as decisive elements in modern warfare...