Free and Open Indo-Pacific/FOIP
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G7 defense chiefs pledge commitment to Free and Open Indo-Pacific
FORUM Staff Defense ministers from the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations said they seek constructive and stable relations with the People’s Republic of China (PRC), while stating that Beijing…
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Australia, Japan, U.S. to hold trilateral military training
The Associated Press Japan will deploy troops for joint training with Australian and United States forces in northern Australia, the countries’ defense ministers said as they expressed concern about a…
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Singapore’s new Invincible-class submarines enhance security of key SLOCs
Sarah Chan Singapore has bolstered its maritime defenses with the commissioning of two new Invincible-class submarines, RSS Invincible and RSS Impeccable, part of the Republic of Singapore Navy’s (RSN) modernization…
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Germany’s naval deployment deepens ties in Southeast Asia
Maria T. Reyes Germany has taken another significant step in reestablishing its presence in the Indo-Pacific with the recent deployment of naval assets to Malaysia and the Philippines. The visits…
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CCP coercion stands in stark contrast to Coast Guard cooperation by Allies and Partners
FORUM Staff An increasingly aggressive coast guard signals the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) willingness to risk escalation in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait, analysts say. Meanwhile, like-minded nations…
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EU calls for end of PRC intimidation of Taiwan; seeks greater cooperation for Free and Open Indo-Pacific
FORUM Staff The European Union denounced the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) military provocations against Taiwan, saying the illegal, coercive, aggressive and deceptive tactics threaten security in the Indo-Pacific and…
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Maritime Maneuvers
FORUM Staff Ukraine, in its fight against Russia’s illegal invasion, is showcasing a military asset that could benefit Taiwan. To maintain a Free and Open Indo-Pacific and to deter the…
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Swarm Storm
FORUM Staff Great Britain and the United States developed the first pilotless vehicles during World War I. Britain tested its Aerial Target, a small radio-controlled aircraft, in March 1917 and…
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South Korea enhances regional security role
FORUM Staff Seoul is reinforcing security partnerships in the Indo-Pacific and beyond as tensions flare in the economically important South China Sea and North Korea’s nuclear and missile provocations persist.…
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Indonesian Coast Guard again drives away a CCP vessel disrupting survey operations
The Associated Press Indonesian patrol ships drove a Chinese Communist Party (CCP) coast guard vessel away from a survey vessel in the South China Sea in late October 2024, Indonesia’s…
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