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HMS Queen Elizabeth (R 08) conducts a replenishment-at-sea in the South China Sea. by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 29, 2021) A U.S. Marine with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 launches an F-35B from the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R 08) while she conducts a double replenishment with the British Royal Fleet Auxiliary Tide-class replenishment tanker RFA Tidespring (A 136) and the Royal Netherlands Navy De Zeven Provincien-class frigate HNLMS Evertsen (F 805) in the South China Sea. VMFA-211 is attached to the United Kingdom's Carrier Strike Group 21, a UK-led international strike group including support from the U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) and Evertsen. A free and open Indo-Pacific region that is peaceful and stable is vital to ensuring greater prosperity for the region and the world. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Royal Navy PO Jay Allen)
USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) conducts routine operations in the South China Sea, May 13, 2020. by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 13, 2020) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) conducts routine operations in the South China Sea, May 13, 2020. Gabrielle Giffords, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brenton Poyser/Released)200513-N-WP865-0237
The Japanese government has flagged hypersonic missile defense as an urgent capability, citing recent developments in the region.
Middle East and Ukraine conflicts risk causing 'strategic distraction' for US in Indo-Pacific
A senior US military figure has conceded conflicts in the Middle East and Europe risk becoming “strategic distractions” for Australia’s closest ally in its efforts to deter China’s growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific. Key points: The Israel-Gaza and Ukraine conflicts could risk straining resources, a senior US military figure warns The Indo-Pacific deputy commander says the US can handle…
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Sailors assigned to @USPacificFleet guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin #DDG89 pull alongside @MSCSealift fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe #TAO199 to participate in an underway replenishment-at-sea in the South China Sea. #ForgedByTheSea #RAS #FreeandOpenIndoPacific. pic.twitter.com/eXs1TA1W9c
— U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (@INDOPACOM) August 31, 2020
INDOPACOM Commander Introductory Visit Highlights US-Brunei Defense Relations
INDOPACOM Commander Introductory Visit Highlights US-Brunei Defense Relations
Last week, the chief of U.S. forces in the Indo-Pacific paid a trip to Brunei. Though the visit itself was just the latest interaction between the two sides, it nonetheless put the focus on some of the ongoing activity within the broader defense relationship between them.
As I have observed previously in these pages, the United States and Brunei – a small but nonetheless important player in…
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