US-Philippine task force to reestablish South China Sea ‘deterrence’
The U.S. and the Philippines announce a joint task force to deter what Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls Beijing’s “coercion” in the South China Sea.
By Military Times Staff
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Top US admiral says he’s watching China’s rapid naval buildup closely
Adm. Daryl Caudle has called China’s shipbuilding capability “impressive” as Beijing moves ahead with a rapid buildup of the world’s largest navy.
What the US needs to counter ‘unprecedented’ Chinese influence in South America
China now has "unprecedented levels of influence and leverage" in America's backyard, Adm. Craig Faller warned Tuesday.
By Aaron Mehta
What will the US defense industry do when China cuts off rare earth supplies?
Severe and sustained shortages of rare earth materials could threaten the ability of American defense contractors to produce systems vital to U.S. national security.
By Jeffery A. Green
Trade deal with China or not, the US must bolster Taiwan’s defense
Impatient and determined to exert control over Taiwan, China has employed political and military means to isolate and intimidate the island.
By Bradley Bowman and Mikhael Smits
Coast Guard picks homeport for new icebreaker fleet
The Polar Security-class vessels will be designed to conduct search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, environmental response and national defense patrols missions in areas often covered in heavy ice.
By Navy Times staff
Congress wants the Pentagon to move on 5G now
The House and Senate Armed Services committees want to invest in 5G technologies, partly in response to growing Chinese interest in 5G.
By Nathan Strout
US Commerce Department offers solution for obtaining minerals critical to the military
The Department of Commerce has released a report that sets goals to protect minerals critical to military development.
By Kelsey Reichmann
France promises a presence in the Pacific amid an anticipated ‘global confrontation’
A carrier strike group centered around France's sole nuclear-powered aircraft carrier made a port visit to Singapore as the French armed forces minister promised a continued presence in the Pacific region.
By Mike Yeo
These US partners in the Asia-Pacific are to receive ScanEagle drones
The announcement marks the first time that military equipment will be transferred to Vietnam following the end of a U.S. arms embargo imposed since the communist takeover there in 1975.
By Mike Yeo
Chinese defense minister strikes defiant tone at Shangri-La Dialogue
China’s defense minister has taken aim at U.S. activity in the South China Sea and with Taiwan.
By Mike Yeo
Shanahan: Chinese relationship with Huawei, companies is a security risk for DoD
Speaking at the annual Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore, the acting U.S. defense secretary stressed that “no one nation can — or should — dominate the Indo-Pacific.”
By Mike Yeo