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US military open to escorting Philippine ships in South China Sea
Adm. Samuel Paparo says the U.S. military is open to the possibility, depending on consultations under the allies’ 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty.
What war with China could look like
A host of scenarios could push China and the United States into some kind of conflict.
By Todd South, Philip Athey, Diana Stancy, Stephen Losey, Geoff Ziezulewicz, Meghann Myers and Howard Altman
INDOPACOM head wants Aegis Ashore in Guam by 2026
The missile defense capability would form the "backbone" of Adm. Phil Davidson's highest priority: a new defense system around the American territory.
By Aaron Mehta
Thornberry wants $6 billion this year to launch counter-China fund
The ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee will seek $6 billion for an Indo-Pacific Deterrence Initiative.
By Aaron Mehta
Inside US Indo-Pacific Command’s $20 billion wish list to deter China — and why Congress may approve it
A $1.6 billion defensive ring around Guam. Millions in new military funding for partner nations. A billion dollars for increased stockpiles of long-range weapons. These are just some of the investments on a wish list quietly submitted to Congress.
By Aaron Mehta
US Forces Korea imposes mandatory 14-day quarantine for US troops returning from China
Although there have been no confirmed cases of coronavirus among members of U.S. Forces Korea, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Korea have identified a total of 15 confirmed cases throughout South Korea.
By Diana Stancy
What the Iran confrontation means for INDOPACOM and North Korea
The same day the Pentagon announced Iran’s Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani was killed, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said that the U.S. “is prepared to exert military force if needed” against Pyongyang. What does that mean for North Korea and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command?
By Diana Stancy
What happens to all the US Pacific Command logos now that it has a new name?
Mattis announced the name change on Wednesday.
By Tara Copp, AP