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US Pacific Command

US Pacific Command
The latest news and top stories on the US Pacific Command (USPACOM; temporarily renamed the US Indo-Pacific Command from 2018-2026), a prominent Hawaii-based unified combatant command of the United States Armed Forces, and the oldest and largest of its kind. Dedicated to deterring aggression and ensuring stability, its primary mission involves protecting US interests and promoting security cooperation across the vast Indo-Pacific region, covering over half the Earth’s surface. USPACOM oversees military operations, integrating all-domain combat power, and is recognised as a critical component of US defence strategy in this geopolitically significant area.
Taiwan plans to step up cyber defences against Beijing with a programme focusing on “proactive cyber threat hunting”. The planned team would identify and eliminate hidden intruders and back doors. Photo: AFP
Taiwan

Taiwan sets up US-backed cyber unit to hunt hidden military threats

Taiwanese defence minister says exchanges with the US are ‘even more extensive than you might imagine’.

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United States

Pentagon watchdog warns of severe decay at US military bases in Pacific

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The Philippines

As US marks 75 years of defence pact with Philippines, can it stay the course?

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Malaysia

Why Malaysia is urging global powers to uphold international law ‘consistently’

Analysts say the remarks are aimed broadly at powerful states as Southeast Asian nations seek stronger deterrence against coercion.

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Malaysia’s Defence Minister Khaled Nordin (right) at the 37th International Military Law and Operations Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Monday. Photo: EPA
Malaysia’s Defence Minister Khaled Nordin (centre) and his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro Jnr (right) arrive at the 37th International Military Law and Operations Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Monday. Photo: EPA
The 37th International Military Law and Operations Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Monday. Photo: Ushar Daniele
India

‘Senseless’: US military command rebrand risks damaging India ties

Eight years after ‘Indo’ was added to signal India’s importance, analysts say its removal points to a shift in Washington’s priorities.

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Diplomacy

Opinion | What does US Pacific Command name change mean for China and India?

Reverting to the long-used name reflects a more traditional maritime focus while prioritising deterring China, as the Quad loses relevance.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Trump shows no regret over deaths of 3 Indian sailors in Iran war strike by US

In their first bilateral meeting in 16 months, US president only goes as far as calling commercial vessel operations ‘a rough profession’.

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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump meet at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on Wednesday. Photo: AP
South China Sea

As Iran war comes to a close, is US pulling warships back to the west Pacific?

US Defence Department changes name of Indo-Pacific Command back to US Pacific Command, suggesting new focus.

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The Philippines

Mindanao quake a stark reminder of Metro Manila’s ‘Big One’ threat: experts

Limited evacuation routes in densely populated Metro Manila would make rapid, orderly evacuation a major challenge, disaster planners warn.

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US-China relations

US and China hold ‘candid’ maritime military safety talks in Hawaii

Officials discussed ways to avoid misunderstandings and miscalculations during encounters between their forces.

Beijing says US military patrols and exercises with allies in the South China Sea threaten regional stability. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

China dials down rhetoric but regional risks persist at Shangri-La Dialogue

In the wake of the Xi-Trump summit, the US and Chinese delegations dispense with the tough talk of previous years.

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Major General Meng Xiangqing (second from left) leaves a special session at the Shangri-La Dialogue security forum in Singapore on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
Diplomacy

Opinion | Without diplomacy, deterrence in Asia is a path to escalation

The danger is that every state insists it is acting defensively while collectively building the habits and infrastructure of confrontation.

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China's military weapons

PLA’s new Type 076 ‘drone carrier’ set for South China Sea training drills

China’s next-level amphibious warship, the Sichuan, in same waters where US, Japan and the Philippines are conducting joint military exercises.

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North Korea

North Korea launches ballistic missile as UN warns of nuclear advances

The two short-range missiles fired from the Sinpo of North Korea flew about 140 kilometres (87 miles) each towards the country’s eastern waters.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un speaks during the expanded meeting of the first plenary meeting of the Ninth Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK), in Pyongyang, North Korea, on February 23. Photo: Reuters
Cambodia

What US lifting of arms embargo on Cambodia means for defence ties

Analysts say Cambodia is likely to make only modest US arms purchases given its limited budget, and rely on Chinese weaponry for now.

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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet (right) shakes hands with Samuel Paparo, commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, in Phnom Penh on January 26. Photo: Agence Kampuchea Press via AP
Cambodia

Base instincts: why US warship visit won’t calm fears over Cambodian port

The USS Cincinnati is the first US warship to dock at Ream Naval Base since its China-funded expansion was completed in April last year.

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US-China relations

‘Testing the waters’? US reported to have seized Chinese cargo bound for Iran

The US accuses China of supplying Iran with dual-use components that could potentially support Tehran’s ballistic missile build-up.

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US-China relations

China, US hold ‘candid’ security talks amid Japan, South China Sea tensions

Second meeting under Trump 2.0 marks latest effort from both sides to maintain military communication despite tensions over multiple issues.

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Super Hornet fighter jets take off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz, in the South China Sea on June 5. Beijing has previously blamed frequent US military deployments as the “root cause” of maritime security problems. Photo: Handout
China’s military drills

Details of first Russian-Chinese joint submarine exercise emerge

The drill held in August showed the high degree of strategic trust between the two nations, according to a Chinese military magazine.

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North Korea

Are South Korea-Japan-US drills fuelling ‘a new Cold War’ in Asia?

The exercise is the ‘most advanced demonstration of trilateral defence cooperation to date’, according to the US Indo-Pacific Command.

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Indonesia

Indonesia, US start 13-nation ‘Super Garuda Shield’ military drills

More than 4,100 Indonesian and 1,300 American troops will take part in this year’s ‘largest ever’ drills, aimed at boosting deterrence.

Military chiefs from the US, Indonesia and Canada at the opening ceremony of the “Super Garuda Shield” drills on Monday. Photo:AP
United States

US House passes Trump bill, which heads to White House for president’s signature

Vote of 218-214 follows late-night session which saw Republican representatives opposed to Medicaid cuts and increased deficit give way.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson, surrounded by Republican members of Congress, speaking after the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act at the Capitol on Thursday. Photo: AP
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