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A Philippine supply boat, center, maneuvers around Chinese coast guard ships as they tried to block its way near Second Thomas Shoal, locally known as Ayungin Shoal, at the disputed South China Sea on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023.

US given OK to enforce maritime law around Palau

The agreement gives Coast Guard ships authorization to unilaterally enforce maritime regulations in the Pacific island nation’s exclusive economic zone.

5 weeks ago

An MV-22 Osprey from the “Ugly Angels” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 362 flies by the aircraft carrier Nimitz in the South China Sea, Feb. 11, 2023.

Is America postured for a fight in the Indo-Pacific?

To achieve the transformative effect needed to bolster deterrence against China, the Biden administration needs to keep its foot on the gas.

By Dustin Walker

5 months ago

In AUKUS, Navy eyes a full-service submarine garage in Asia-Pacific

Leaders are slated to announce details of the landmark agreement next week, as some U.S. lawmakers are wary of the industrial practicalities.

By Megan Eckstein, Joe Gould and Sebastian Sprenger

7 months ago

As the US Navy scrambles to field more missiles in Asia, a tough decision looms for aging cruisers

How is the Navy going to replace its 22 Ticonderoga-class cruisers, the air defense ships that each pack 122 vertical-launching missile cells?

By David B. Larter

2 years ago

Incoming US Pacific Command chief wants to increase presence near China

Due to the distances involved in the Indo-Pacific, Adm. Philip Davidson stressed that the U.S. cannot solely rely on surge forces from the continental United States to deter Chinese aggression.

5 years ago

Army to stand up pilot task force to develop multidomain battle concepts

The U.S. Army plans to stand up a task force to develop its multidomain battle concept through exercises in the Asia-Pacific region.

6 years ago

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