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With 11th trip, Austin works to cement legacy in Indo-Pacific
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has made the second-most trips to the Indo-Pacific region of any secretary this century.
North Korean charged in cyberattacks on US bases, defense firms
A North Korean military intelligence operative is accused of targeting U.S Air Force bases and defense firms, among other entities.
By Nick Ingram, Michael Goldberg and Heather Hollingsworth
Opinion
Army combat fitness test threatens to undermine combat effectiveness
The test disadvantages both male and female soldiers
By Maj. Amy Forza
Army announces upcoming brigade overseas deployments
The three brigade-sized deployments follow seven unit deployments in recent months.
By Todd South
Pentagon creates regional partnerships to sustain gear far from home
The Pentagon has signed off on a regional sustainment framework to maintain equipment forward in theaters around the world, starting with the Indo-Pacific.
By Jen Judson