Military Exercise and Training
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Free and Open Indo-Pacific/FOIP
Australia, Japan boost defense ties in face of PRC incursions
The Associated Press Australia and Japan will increase joint military exercises as the nations share concerns over the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) recent incursions into Japanese airspace and territorial waters. Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and Defense Minister Minoru Kihara met for a regular summit with their Australian counterparts, Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Defence Minister Richard Marles, in…
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Conflicts - Tensions
India-U.S. defense cooperation deepens in western Indian Ocean
Mandeep Singh Defense cooperation between India and the United States in the western Indian Ocean (WIO) is becoming increasingly strategic, with the region’s waterways considered vital sea lines of communication for rising commercial shipping traffic, according to analysts. Concerns over assertive actions by Chinese vessels and threats from piracy are among the factors driving the growing collaboration. Defense exercises and…
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Partnerships
Australia, Indonesia sign defense accord to bolster Free and Open Indo-Pacific
Agence France-Presse Australia and Indonesia signed a defense agreement in late August 2024, pledging closer cooperation to counter security threats in the Indo-Pacific, including with joint drills and deployments in each country. The nations are boosting security ties in the face of increased flash points in the region, including the South China Sea, where several states claim sovereignty over disputed…
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Northeast Asia
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 to August 13 around the Hawaiian Islands. Hosted by U.S. 3rd Fleet, the biennial exercise improves the forces’ ability to work together to track and intercept ballistic missiles. It included…
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Free and Open Indo-Pacific/FOIP
Philippines, Singapore deepen ties with defense cooperation agreement
Sarah Chan In a demonstration of strengthening ties, the Philippines and Singapore recently signed a memorandum of understanding on defense cooperation as the partnership becomes increasingly critical amid growing security challenges, particularly in the South China Sea. The agreement builds on bilateral defense arrangements and is a framework for enhancing cooperation in areas such as military education, counterterrorism, and humanitarian…
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Northeast Asia
South Korea reaffirms ‘peace through strength’ as North threatens more missile deployments
Felix Kim Facing escalating threats from North Korea — including the regime’s growing nuclear and missile capabilities and its deepening ties with Russia — South Korean defense leaders are reaffirming the nation’s commitment to building an “elite, advanced and powerful military” under the doctrine of “peace through strength.” The strategy focuses on reinforcing South Korea’s longtime alliance with the United…
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Partnerships
Indo-Pacific Endeavour links Australia with Allies and Partners for military exercises, training
FORUM Staff Legal workshops on security issues hosted in Sri Lanka recently kicked off Indo-Pacific Endeavour 24 (IPE), Australia’s five-month engagement involving 14 countries across Southeast Asia and the northeast Indian Ocean. Australian ships, aircraft and personnel deployed to individual countries for military exercises, training, workshops, and cultural and athletic activities. IPE, which runs from August to December 2024, covers…
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Partnerships
Super Garuda Shield flexes multilateral, all-domain capabilities
FORUM Staff Indonesia’s signature military exercise, Super Garuda Shield, began in late August 2024 at locations across the republic to improve multilateral operations and enhance relationships among armed forces and citizens through command-and-control briefings, field training, and community improvement projects. Planners met repeatedly before the two-week exercise to fine-tune sessions on tactics, techniques and procedures, information sharing, and interoperability. Accompanying…
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Global Commons
Philippine Air Force strengthens regional security role with historic participation in Pitch Black 2024
Maria T. Reyes Amid tensions in the South China Sea, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) is strategically enhancing its capabilities as part of the nation’s military modernization. A key step was its participation in the recent Australia-led Pitch Black exercise, marking the PAF’s first overseas air asset deployment. The engagement underscores Manila’s commitment to regional security and interoperability with Allies…
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Features
Cobra Gold 2024
FORUM Staff Cobra Gold 2024 took multilateral cooperation to new heights with 30 nations engaging in or observing key training activities ranging from land, maritime and air drills to space and cyber exercises, humanitarian efforts and cultural exchanges. “We have expanded the scope of military operations to address the full spectrum of threats across all domains,” Gen. Songwit Noonpackdee, defense…
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