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Spotlight

Focus on Indo-Pacific

The Defense Department is committed to working with allies, partners and like-minded nations in the Indo-Pacific and to upholding a free and open region founded on respect for international rules, laws and norms.

Spotlight

Focus on the Indo-Pacific Region

The Department of War is committed to working with allies, partners and like-minded nations in the Indo-Pacific region and to upholding a free and open region founded on respect for international rules, laws and norms.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will travel to the Indo-Pacific region for the 11th time since taking office to continue building upon progress in advancing regional peace and stability with allies and partners who share a vision for a free and open region.

Austin Travels to Indo-Pacific

Travel Destinations

A map indicating the Secretary of Defense's travels and number of trips to the following locations: Singapore (4), Cambodia (2), India (3), South Korea (4), Indonesia (2), Papua-New Guinea (1), Japan (2), Philippines(2), Thailand (1), and Vietnam (1).

Japan

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U.S., Japan Military-to-Military Relationship Reaches 'New Heights'

U.S., Japanese Leaders Chart Path to Strengthen 'Cornerstone' Alliance

U.S., Japanese Defense Leaders Discuss Progress on Closer Alliance

Philippines

Austin Concludes Indo-Pacific Trip With Subic Bay Visit

Austin Builds Upon Strong U.S.-Philippine Ties During Talks in Manila

Defense Official Says U.S.-Philippines Alliance Is Making Remarkable Progress

New EDCA Sites Named in the Philippines

Indo-Pacific

Austin's 11th Visit to Indo-Pacific Builds Upon Sustained Momentum With Key Partners

Austin: Allies, Partners Strengthen U.S., Global Security

Indo-Pacific Visit Is an Opportunity to Engage With Partners

Austin: Indo-Pacific Nations Uniting Around Shared Values

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Indo-Pacific Travel

A map indicating the Secretary of Defense's travels and number of trips to the following locations: Singapore (4), Cambodia (2), India (3), South Korea (4), Indonesia (2), Papua-New Guinea (1), Japan (2), Philippines(2), Thailand (1), and Vietnam (1).

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III engages counterparts and others during each visit to the Indo-Pacific as DOD continues to strengthen U.S. relationships with regional allies and partners in support of a shared vision for peace, stability and deterrence.

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The 11th Air Force Mission
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The 'Wild Weasel' Mission
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The 'Wild Weasel' Mission
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Sailors Provide Medical Aid to Palau
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Sailors Provide Medical Aid to Palau
More than 120 Airmen from the Tennessee Air National Guard’s 134th Mission Support Group deployed to Okinawa for annual field training, June 6-21, 2025. The Airmen collaborated with their active counterparts in a high-tempo, joint environment that included training with both U.S. Marines, and host nation forces. The two-week exercise placed Airmen from across several distinct career fields including civil engineering, communications, logistics and force support into daily operations across multiple installations, fostering operational agility within Indo-Pacific Command. Play
Guardsmen Showcase Operational Agility in Japan
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Guardsmen Showcase Operational Agility in Japan
A video showcasing a vertical replenishment from a "point of view" on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 11, 2025. The USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWA CSG) is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. The George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy Video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class August Clawson) Play
Vertical Replenishment: Point of View From a Flight Deck
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Vertical Replenishment: Point of View From a Flight Deck
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at the Shangri-La Dialogue 2025 in Singapore, May 30, 2025 (EDT)/May 31, 2025 (Singapore). Hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, the event is an opportunity to discuss the region’s most pressing security challenges and engage in important bilateral talks. Hegseth is discussing the Defense Department’s vision for the Indo-Pacific region with regional defense ministers, underscoring its vital importance to U.S. interests. Play
Hegseth Delivers Remarks at the Shangri-La Dialogue
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Hegseth Delivers Remarks at the Shangri-La Dialogue
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Land Forces Pacific
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Land Forces Pacific
Navy Adm. Samuel J. Paparo Jr., commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and Army Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea, testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington, April 10, 2025. The committee will review Indo-Pacom’s defense authorization request for fiscal year 2026 and the future years defense program. Play
Defense Officials Testify on Indo-Pacom's Budget
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Defense Officials Testify on Indo-Pacom's Budget
Defense officials speak to the House Armed Services Committee regarding the military posture and national security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region during a hearing in Washington, April 9, 2025. Speaking before the committee are John Noh, performing the duties of the assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs; Navy Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command; and Army Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea. Play
DOD Leaders Testify on Military Posture in Indo-Pacific, Part 1
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DOD Leaders Testify on Military Posture in Indo-Pacific, Part 1
Defense officials speak to the House Armed Services Committee regarding the military posture and national security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region during a hearing in Washington, April 9, 2025. Speaking before the committee are John Noh, performing the duties of the assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs; Navy Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command; and Army Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea. Play
DOD Leaders Testify on Military Posture in Indo-Pacific, Part 2
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DOD Leaders Testify on Military Posture in Indo-Pacific, Part 2
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani brief the media after a U.S.-Japan defense meeting at the Ministry of Defense building in Tokyo, March 29, 2025. Play
Hegseth, Japan Defense Minister Speak to Press in Japan
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Hegseth, Japan Defense Minister Speak to Press in Japan
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at the 80th Reunion of Honor ceremony on Iwo Jima, March 29, 2025. The event commemorates the Battle of Iwo Jima, one of the deadliest battles of World War II. Play
Defense Secretary Speaks at Iwo Jima Reunion
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Defense Secretary Speaks at Iwo Jima Reunion
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth briefs the media in Honolulu, March 25, 2025. Play
Hegseth Speaks to Press During Hawaii Trip
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Hegseth Speaks to Press During Hawaii Trip
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers remarks at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Honolulu, March 25, 2025. Play
Hegseth Delivers Remarks in Hawaii
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Hegseth Delivers Remarks in Hawaii