Tag: Indo-Pacific

Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles speaks during a tour of the Sheffield Forgemasters site
DEFENCE

Japanese forces will train with Australian and U.S. military personnel in Darwin

Japanese forces are set to commence regular deployments in northern Australia as part of a military collaboration with Australia and the United States, announced Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles on Sunday. Currently, approximately 2,000 U.S. Marines are stationed in Darwin, the capital of the Northern Territory, for a six-month period each year, reflecting increasing apprehension among Washington and its allies regarding China’s expanding military influence … Continue reading Japanese forces will train with Australian and U.S. military personnel in Darwin

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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau take part in a news conference in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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South Korea’s Yoon and Canada’s Trudeau express concerns about North Korea’s role in the Ukraine conflict

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau indicated that the presence of North Korean troops in the Ukraine conflict is likely to intensify the war initiated by Russia, as reported by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol‘s office following a recent phone conversation between the two leaders. Trudeau emphasized that the ongoing war will significantly affect the security landscape in both Europe and the Indo-Pacific, advocating for … Continue reading South Korea’s Yoon and Canada’s Trudeau express concerns about North Korea’s role in the Ukraine conflict

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AUKUS naval forces successfully tested remote-controlled vessels from 10,000 miles away

The navies of the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States successfully managed uncrewed vessels in Australia while stationed over 10,000 miles away in Portugal, according to a statement from Britain’s Royal Navy on Friday. This achievement is part of a series of military trials linked to the AUKUS security agreement, which seeks to address China‘s expanding influence in the Indo-Pacific region. The Royal Navy … Continue reading AUKUS naval forces successfully tested remote-controlled vessels from 10,000 miles away

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Biden hosts leaders from Australia, India, and Japan to discuss security in Indo-Pacific region

Rising tensions in Asia’s trade-dense waters are at the forefront as U.S. President Joe Biden hosts leaders from Australia, India, and Japan in his hometown of Delaware, aiming to strengthen diplomatic efforts against China during the final months of his presidency. Biden will travel to Wilmington, Delaware, on Friday in anticipation of the Quad Leaders Summit, where discussions are likely to focus on the ongoing … Continue reading Biden hosts leaders from Australia, India, and Japan to discuss security in Indo-Pacific region

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US has no plans to remove Typhon missile system stationed in Philippines, sources

The United States currently has no plans to remove a mid-range missile system stationed in the Philippines, despite requests from China, and is evaluating its potential role in a regional conflict, according to informed sources. The Typhon system, which can be fitted with cruise missiles targeting Chinese locations, was introduced for joint military exercises earlier this year and has since remained in the region. The … Continue reading US has no plans to remove Typhon missile system stationed in Philippines, sources

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US amassing arsenal of abundant and easily made anti-ship weapons to deter China in Indo-Pacific

The United States is building a substantial stockpile of readily producible anti-ship weapons as part of its strategy to deter China in the Indo-Pacific and enhance U.S. military capabilities in the region. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has influenced U.S. defense strategies towards a concept termed “affordable mass,” as described by a missile industry executive who requested anonymity, highlighting the importance of having a large … Continue reading US amassing arsenal of abundant and easily made anti-ship weapons to deter China in Indo-Pacific

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