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New Zealand boosting Fiji’s cybersecurity capabilities amid suspected China-linked hacking
Reuters New Zealand’s intelligence agency will help enhance Fiji’s security sector after United States warnings of suspected China-linked cyber intrusions highlighted concerns about vulnerabilities in the Pacific Island Country. Fiji…
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U.S. announces space weapons deployment
Sentry United States military leaders emphasized the strategic importance of deterrence in space as they said the nation has deployed orbital weapons. At the annual Air, Space and Cyber Conference…
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Allied space networks sharpen Indo-Pacific situational awareness
Peter Parson A growing network of space situational awareness (SSA) agreements and initiatives is strengthening Indo-Pacific allies’ ability to track activity in orbit. Data-sharing arrangements among Australia, Japan and the…
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China biggest state-backed cyber threat to New Zealand, security agency says
Reuters New Zealand’s cybersecurity agency says China is the country’s most persistent state-backed cyber threat, as foreign actors target government agencies and health, education and information technology organizations. The National…
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ROK’s cruise missile capabilities offer model for Southeast Asia
Felix Kim The Republic of Korea (ROK) has built one of the Indo-Pacific’s most capable land-based cruise missile arsenals over the past few decades, offering a template for Southeast Asian…
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Indo-Pacific forces adopting edge computing to navigate communication disruptions
Mandeep Singh Indo-Pacific defense forces are bringing the processing and analysis of data generated by AI-enabled assets closer to the platforms themselves, a shift designed to ensure the uninterrupted operation…
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Rapid acquisition strategy accelerates Indo-Pacific defense modernization
Peter Parson Indo-Pacific defense forces are shifting from yearslong procurement cycles toward a rapid acquisition approach that rapidly adapts and fields proven commercial technologies. Spearheaded by the United States Department…
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Earthquake Monitors Track Space Junk Through sonic booms
The Associated Press As more space junk comes crashing down, a study shows how earthquake monitors can better track incoming objects by tuning in to their sonic booms. When a…
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A New Era of Cooperation
FORUM Staff In an increasingly contested orbital environment, the United States Space Force is augmenting its approach to space security and defense cooperation. With the release of its 2025 International…
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Acquiring Deep Skill
Tai Prohaska/United States Pacific Multi-Domain Training and Experimentation Capability In the Indo-Pacific, where distance and dynamic threats demand unparalleled readiness, the United States’ Pacific Multi-Domain Training and Experimentation Capability (PMTEC)…
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