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Lt. Col. Banggeol Kim, chief of preventive medicine, Republic of Korea Armed Forces Medical Command, speaks during a panel discussion on military-civilian coordination at the Indo-Pacific health security alliance summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, June 7, 2026.

Capt. Peter Roberts, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Command Surgeon, delivers closing remarks at the Indo-Pacific health security alliance summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, June 8, 2026.

Rear Adm. Sonya Bennett, Commander Joint Health and Surgeon General, Australian Defence Force, Major Roselyne Wia, Papua New Guinea Defence Force, Director of Health Services, and Capt. Peter Roberts, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Command Surgeon, sign Terms of Reference at the Indo-Pacific health security alliance summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, June 8, 2026.

Participants take notes during an exercise scenario at the Indo-Pacific health security alliance summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, June 8, 2026.

Overnight, U.S. forces carried out a maritime interdiction and right-of-visit boarding of the sanctioned stateless vessel MT DAVINA located in the Indian Ocean within the INDOPACOM area of responsibility.

Defense Cooperation Council signs terms of reference establishing the multilateral defense cooperation framework during a meeting on the sidelines of the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, May 29, 2026.

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, smiles in a group photo with the Civic Action Team on Camp Katuu, Airai State, Republic of Palau, May 28, 2026.

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and President Surangel S. Whipps Jr., the president of Palau, pose for a photo at a memorial on Peleliu, Republic of Palau, May 27, 2026.

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, salutes a wreath at a memorial site in Peleliu, Republic of Palau, May 26, 2026.

Adm. David Johnston AC RAN, left, Chief of the Defence Force, Australia, speaks with Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command during a meeting at the Shangri-La Dialogue 2026 in Singapore, May 29, 2026.

Rajesh Kumar Singh, left, Defence Secretary of India, poses for a photo with Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command during a bilateral meeting at the Shangri-La Dialogue 2026 in Singapore, May 29, 2026.

Lt. Gen. George B. Rowell IV, deputy commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, speaks during the “Enhancing Littoral Security in Asia” panel while attending the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, May 30, 2026.

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, speaks at the annual Spirit of the Alliance Dinner at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, Australia, May 6, 2026. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan D. McLearnon)

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, takes questions during a speaking engagement at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute in Canberra, Australia, May 5, 2026. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan D. McLearnon)

Adm. David Johnston AC RAN, Chief of the Australian Defence Force, left, and Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, render a salute during the Last Post ceremony at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, Australia, May 6, 2026. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan D. McLearnon)

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, speaks with students at the Australian Defence College in Canberra, Australia, May 5, 2026. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan D. McLearnon)

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, joins senior leaders at the U.S. Australia MILREPs Forum in Canberra, Australia, May 5, 2026. The U.S.-Australia MILREPs is a critical senior military engagement that aligns defense priorities and establishes a foundation for the Australia–United States Ministerial Consultations, the principal forum through which allied leadership elevates the alliance's most consequential bilateral decisions to the highest levels of government. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan D. McLearnon)

Maj. Gen. Michael R. Drowley, chief of staff of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, presented a ceremonial wreath in remembrance of the fallen service members, and the courage and sacrifice of those who endured the march.

Maj. Gen. Michael R. Drowley, chief of staff of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, provided remarks at the 84th anniversary of the Bataan Death March, and presented a ceremonial wreath in remembrance of the fallen service members, and the courage and sacrifice of those who endured the march.

Speakers at the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command J7 Pacific Multi-Domain Training and Experimentation Capability Quarterly Industry Update, hosted by the Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Hawaii, discuss opportunities for industry collaboration to enhance multi-domain training capabilities across the Indo-Pacific region, March 13, 2026.

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, delivers keynote remarks at the 36th annual international Military Law and Operations strategic engagement to leaders from more than 30 nations during a four-day discussion in Honolulu, Hawaii, Sept. 8, 2025.

The Australian Defence Force, the Japan Self-Defence Force, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command convened for the 3rd Multilateral Joint Staff Talks here, March 2-3.

Indo-Pacific regional leaders from more than 30 nations visit the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific during the 36th annual international Military Law and Operations strategic engagement in Honolulu, Hawaii, Sept. 9, 2025.

Indo-Pacific regional leaders from more than 30 nations attend the 36th annual international Military Law and Operations strategic engagement for a four-day discussion in Honolulu, Hawaii, Sept. 10, 2025.

Karena Lyons, Pacific Community director of partnership, integration and resource mobilization, delivers remarks at the 36th annual international Military Law and Operations strategic engagement to leaders from more than 30 nations in Honolulu, Hawaii, Sept. 10, 2025

President of Palau Surangel Whipps Jr. delivers keynote remarks at the 36th annual international Military Law and Operations strategic engagement to leaders from over 30 nations in Honolulu, Hawaii, Sept. 8, 2025.

Indo-Pacific regional leaders from over 30 nations attend the 36th annual international Military Law and Operations strategic engagement in Honolulu, Hawaii, Sept. 8, 202

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12 June 2026

20 Nations Strengthen Regional Crisis Response at Indo-Pacific Health Security Summit in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Military, civilian, and non-governmental leaders from 20 countries gathered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, June 7–8, 2026, for the 3rd Summit of the Indo-Pacific Health Alliance for Security (IPhas)...

07 June 2026

Indo-Pacific Health Alliance for Security 2026 Summit

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...

04 June 2026

DCC Signs Terms of Reference at Shangri-La

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...

04 June 2026

USINDOPACOM Commander Visits Palau, Reaffirms Enduring Partnership

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...

04 June 2026

USINDOPACOM Conducts Maritime Interdiction Operation in International Waters

“Overnight, U.S. forces carried out a maritime interdiction and right-of-visit boarding of the sanctioned stateless vessel MT DAVINA located in the Indian Ocean within the INDOPACOM area of responsibility. We will continue global maritime enforcement to disrupt illicit networks and interdict vessels...

01 June 2026

Advancing a Free and Open Indo-Pacific: USINDOPACOM Leadership Deepens Ties at Shangri-La

SINGAPORE — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and Lt. Gen. George B. Rowell IV, deputy commander of USINDOPACOM, joined Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth and his delegation to meet with senior military and government officials from allied and partner nations to address...

29 May 2026

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command hosted representatives from the People’s Liberation Army – Navy for the semi-annual Military Maritime Consultative Agreement Working Group

HONOLULU — Military officials from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. Pacific Air Forces, and U.S. Coast Guard met with People’s Republic of China People’s Liberation Army representatives for the Military Maritime Consultative Agreement Working Group in Honolulu, May 28-29,...

26 May 2026

USINDOPACOM statement on DPRK ballistic missile launches

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles on May 26, 2026. We are aware of the missile launches and are consulting closely with our allies and partners. Based on current assessments, this event does not pose an immediate threat to U.S. personnel or territory, or...