Oceania
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Indo-Pacific nations bolstering defense of undersea cables against emerging vulnerabilities
Tom Abke Data is omnipresent, and undersea cables are vital for transmitting everything from voice and video to financial transactions and confidential government communications. Recent incidents have highlighted their vulnerabilities,…
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Australian, island nations’ police to respond to Blue Pacific emergencies
FORUM Staff A new multinational police force based in Australia will provide security for Blue Pacific nations while also serving as a deterrent to the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC)…
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U.S., allied navies conduct Pacific Dragon exercise
United States Navy Allied navies joined the United States Navy and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency to conduct the Pacific Dragon 2024 (PD24) ballistic missile defense exercise from July 29…
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Palau’s upcoming election triggers concern over PRC manipulated information
Jessica Caterson Palau, a Blue Pacific nation of 22,000 people, will hold its presidential election in November 2024. It comes amid increasing influence attempts by the People’s Republic of China…
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Royal Australian Navy’s new missile bolsters defense capabilities, deterrence
FORUM Staff The Royal Australian Navy has successfully test-fired the Standard Missile-6 (SM-6), an advanced long-range missile with multiple capabilities that reflects the Australian government’s commitment to enhancing deterrence. Sailors…
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Advancing Space Partnerships
Lt. Stephen Schroeder/U.S. Navy, U.S. Space Command Joint Integrated Space Team Pacific The United States and its Allies and Partners are at the forefront of an emerging era of opportunity.…
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The Pacific Way
FORUM Staff Mutual respect, dialogue and consensus are hallmarks of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) and distinguish the organization among enduring partnerships worldwide. Sixteen nations and two French territories, with…
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Trained, Prepared, Forward
FORUM Staff A helicopter hovers within arm’s reach of a Soldier astride a howitzer. Dust and rain lash New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and United States Army personnel under storm-darkened skies…
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U.S. delegation’s Papua New Guinea visit reinforces growing bilateral relationship
FORUM Staff A host of United States military and civilian officials visited Papua New Guinea (PNG) in July 2024 to reinforce the nations’ Defense Cooperation Agreement. The three-day stay assured…
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Palau-U.S. defense projects boost air domain awareness, operational flexibility
Tom Abke The island nation of Palau and the United States are partnering to increase air domain awareness and enhance operational flexibility and airpower projection in the Indo-Pacific, officials and…
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