Partnerships
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Indonesia-Vietnam defense alignment counters China’s maritime expansion
Gusty Da Costa The elevation of Indonesia and Vietnam’s relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is emerging as a pivotal force in countering China’s maritime assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific. Anchored…
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China’s military exports perform poorly in India-Pakistan skirmish
FORUM Staff The four-day clash between India and Pakistan in early May 2025 saw intense use of high-tech drones, missiles and air defenses, but the systems imported from China produced…
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U.S. defense chief calls China’s Indo-Pacific threat real, seeks peace through strength
Reuters Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue, the Indo-Pacific’s premier annual gathering of defense leaders in Singapore, United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reiterated the U.S.’s commitment to the region while…
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Japan, South Korea, U.S. bolster trilateral response to North Korean threats
Felix Kim Japan, South Korea and the United States are reinvigorating their trilateral security architecture in the face of rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula and broader regional instability. In…
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Papua New Guinea hosts Indo-Pacific health security alliance event
FORUM Staff Papua New Guinea (PNG) hosted a key Indo-Pacific health security alliance (IPhsa) event with co-chairs the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) in…
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New Zealand, Philippines boost military interoperability with new agreement
FORUM Staff New Zealand and the Philippines are strengthening their defense ties with a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement allowing for enhanced military cooperation. The pact, signed in late April…
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Tiger Balm reinforces strong Singapore-U.S. ties for Free and Open Indo-Pacific
FORUM Staff Exercise Tiger Balm 2025 highlighted the longstanding Singapore-United States partnership to strengthen combined readiness, interoperability and the ability to respond to complex challenges to safeguard a Free and…
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Defense leaders: Ensuring global security requires a collaborative approach
Sentry Ensuring security in a complex geopolitical environment demands a global approach, United States Armed Forces leaders said at a recent security forum. As challenges evolve and the nature of…
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FORUM chronicles USINDOPACOM’s enduring presence in region
FORUM Staff Since FORUM’s founding in 1975, it has spotlighted the United States Indo-Pacific Command’s (USINDOPACOM) commitment to the region as enshrined by its enduring presence over the decades. The…
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Indispensable network of partnerships key to Free and Open Indo-Pacific
U.S. Army 8th Theater Sustainment Command, National Security Law Team The vastness of the Indo-Pacific theater presents a unique challenge for nations seeking to project military power. Although advanced weaponry…
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