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)...
11 June 2026 Fijian Prime Minister Visits Nabua Village Schoolhouse Project SAVUSAVU, Fiji — The Prime Minister of Fiji, Hon. Sitiveni Rabuka, met with U.S. Navy Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 to discuss their 2-room schoolhouse construction project at Nabua Village, in SavuSavu, Fiji, June 3, 2026...
10 June 2026 Training Readiness Keeps 3rd MEB Prepared for Crisis Response CAMP COURTNEY, Okinawa, Japan — 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade maintains readiness as III Marine Expeditionary Force’s forward-deployed crisis-response headquarters in the Indo-Pacific through regular Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force training, accountability drills and deployment...
10 June 2026 U.S. and Philippine Marines Strengthen Maritime Fires Interoperability During ACDC 26.3 MANILA, Philippines — Rain hammered the roof as U.S. and Philippine Marines studied digital maps, target graphics and fire support plans spread across screens and whiteboards inside a command post at Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown, Fort Bonifacio...
10 June 2026 9th Mission Support Command Wraps Up Relief Mission in Saipan After Super Typhoon Sinlaku SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands — The U.S. Army Reserve’s 9th Mission Support Command (9th MSC) has concluded a months-long disaster response and recovery operation in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, following the devastation left by Super Typhoon Sinlaku this spring...
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...
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...
08 May 2026 USINDOPACOM Strengthens Alliance, Regional Cooperation During Philippines Visit MANILA, Philippines — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited the Philippines May 7-8, 2026, to further the U.S.-Philippines Alliance, codified by the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty, to advance regional security cooperation activities, maritime domain awareness operations,...
07 May 2026 USINDOPACOM strengthens alliance while attending MILREPS forum in Australia Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visits Canberra and Darwin, Australia while attending U.S. - Australian Military Representatives Forum May 4-7, 2026...
18 April 2026 USINDOPACOM statement on DPRK ballistic missile launches The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles on April 19, 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,...