#indo-pacific — Public Fediverse posts
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Australia, Japan Forge Model for Middle-Power Cooperation
Australia and Japan are forging a powerful model for middle-power cooperation, leveraging their combined economic, political, and security strengths to drive institution-building in the Indo-Pacific region. By championing principles like the rule of law, open markets, and freedom from coercion, these two leading democracies are setting a…
#Indopacific #MiddlePowerCooperation #Australia #Japan #Geopolitics
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Japan views the U.S. as a necessary partner but has low confidence it will become "a better ally" after President Donald Trump's second term presidency ends, according to a new study. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/08/japan/quad-japan-us-china-asia/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #quad #china #us #australia #usjapanrelations #donaldtrump #surveys #indopacific
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Teodoro says China could exploit cuts in US-South Korean exercises
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The head of the U.S. military's Pacific Command (PACOM) has met with the Chinese military in charge of operations covering Taiwan and other areas, amid rising tensions over the democratic island. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/05/asia-pacific/us-military-china-pla-taiwan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #china #pla #us #usmilitary #indopacific #defense #taiwan
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A closer look at PLA air activity around Taiwan in August 2026.
This follow-up map breaks down the reported activity by aircraft type and shows where fighter jets, UAVs, bombers and helicopters were detected during the month.
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USAF F-15EX Heads to Japan, Bolstering Indo-Pacific Airpower
The first F-15EX Eagle II bound for Kadena Air Base in Okinawa has taken off from Boeing's St. Louis facility, marking a major milestone in bolstering Indo-Pacific airpower. This significant step brings the cutting-edge fighter jet one step closer to its new home.
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Tensions Rise as Indo-Pacific Exercises Test Alliances
Tensions are escalating in the Indo-Pacific as a series of high-stakes exercises test the strength of alliances, with China's special envoy issuing a stern warning to Palau over its handling of Taiwan. The region is bracing for impact as military drills like Freedom Edge 26 ramp up in September.
#Indopacific #FreedomEdge #NationalSecurity #Geopolitics #UsjapansouthKoreaRelations
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PLA air activity around Taiwan remained relatively low in August 2026, with 171 aircraft sorties and 55 median line crossings.
However, this does not necessarily mean that overall military pressure is decreasing. Helicopter activity has become more frequent northeast and southeast of Taiwan, while recent research points to increasing maritime operations and more regular China Coast Guard patrols, particularly southeast of the island.
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US, Indonesia Launch Super Garuda Shield Military Exercises
Get ready for the largest and most complex military exercise in the Indo-Pacific region - Super Garuda Shield, a powerful display of international cooperation that's bringing together over 4,743 troops from 15 nations to build a safer future. This annual drill, now in its expanded multilateral format, kicks off a…
#Indopacific #UsindonesiaRelations #MilitaryExercises #SuperGarudaShield #MultilateralDefense
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The nations that build the region's nuclear infrastructure will also shape its strategic future. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/08/31/japan/building-asias-nuclear-reactors/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #smrs #nuclearpower #energy #china #russia #us #indopacific
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NATO's AI Adoption Offers Roadmap for Indo-Pacific Allies
NATO's speedy adoption of the Maven Smart System - a cutting-edge AI-enabled decision-support tool - sets a powerful precedent for Indo-Pacific allies, showcasing how quickly innovative tech can be deployed to drive significant benefits, including $6 million in annual savings. This landmark acquisition, completed in just six months,…
#ArtificialIntelligence #Nato #Indopacific #AiAdoption #EmergingTechnologies
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With a month to go before U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping meet in Washington for a highly anticipated summit, U.S. security ties with Taiwan are thriving — at least according to Taipei. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/24/asia-pacific/us-taiwan-security-cooperation-analysis/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #china #taiwan #pla #us #usmilitary #donaldtrump #xijinping #defense #indopacific
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China is boosting its presence east of Taiwan in an apparent bid to establish jurisdiction there and counter Japanese-Philippine cooperation — which could aid in a blockade or quarantine of the island, a study says. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/21/japan/japan-philippines-china-east-taiwan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #chinajapanrelations #china #taiwan #philippines #defense #indopacific
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Philippines sees no impact on defense ties from US Middle East redeployment
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The Iran crisis exposed new vulnerabilities in the global maritime order — and underscored why Tokyo must strengthen Indo-Pacific sea-lane security. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/08/17/japan/hormuz-warning-for-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #us #iran #straitofhormuz #middleeast #indopacific #unclos #un #mda #osa #straitsofmalacca #shipping #trade #japaneseeconomy #defense
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U.S. President Donald Trump said he was scaling back "costly" and "inappropriate" joint military exercises with South Korea set to start Monday, as speculation grows about re-engagement with North Korea's Kim Jong Un. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/17/asia-pacific/politics/us-south-korea-military-exercises-trump/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #us #southkorea #usmilitary #indopacific #missiles #nuclearweapons #donaldtrump #kimjongun
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The U.S. military has used up "virtually all" of its global stockpile of high-precision offensive missiles, including ATACMS and Precision Strike Missiles, and is also running low on defensive missiles. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/08/14/world/us-ammo-crunch/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #donaldtrump #petehegseth #defense #iran #straitofhormuz #us #atacms #prsm #tomahawks #lockheedmartin #raytheon #pentagon #middleeast #nato #indopacific #russia #ukraine #russiaukrainewar
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The "G2" concept that Donald Trump has lately been touting is a highly unstable proposition, which could make the emergence of a unipolar Asia more likely. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/08/14/japan/us-china-pivot-asia-security/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #shinzoabe #indopacific #us #china #quad #australia #india #donaldtrump #china #g2
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Rising global conflicts, shifting power balances and interconnected crises resemble conditions that historically preceded world wars, creating significant danger despite the absence of direct great‑power confrontation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/08/12/world/coming-world-war-iii/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #china #russia #northkorea #iran #us #ukraine #middleeast #nato #taiwan #indopacific #defense
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Japan's first female prime minister has embraced Abe's foreign policy vision, but a more volatile Indo-Pacific will test whether continuity alone is enough. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/08/12/japan/takaichi-not-next-shinzo-abe/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #sanaetakaichi #shinzoabe #ldp #donaldtrump #us #taiwan #tpp #taiwan #apec #indopacific #usjapanrelations #uschinarelations
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US not disengaging from Asia, seeks ‘partners, not protectorates,’ says Pentagon official
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The U.S. Army has used up much of its global stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during the war with Iran, raising concerns about the military's readiness for future conflicts. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/05/world/us-uses-all-long-range-missiles-iran/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #donaldtrump #us #usmilitary #missiles #iran #middleeast #indopacific
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China's growing military actions are Japan's top security challenge and "must be addressed through overall national strength and cooperation with allies and like-minded nations," Tokyo's annual defense report says. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/04/japan/politics/japan-2026-defense-white-paper-china/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #china #chinajapanrelations #us #usmilitary #defense #defenseministry #sdf #budgets #pla #taiwan #shinjirokoizumi #indopacific #sanaetakaichi
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Chinese military activity around Taiwan increased slightly in July 2026, with 261 PLA aircraft sorties and 75 median-line crossings recorded. Although the figures remained well below July 2025, there is no indication that China is reducing its military pressure around Taiwan.
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US And Allies Just Sent A Massive Warning Across Contested Waters
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Learn more: https://www.earthinsider.in/2026/08/us-allies-naval-cooperation-global.html
#EarthInsider #EarthInsiderNews #EINews #US #America #USNews #USPolitics #Global #WorldNews #BreakingNews #GlobalAffairs #NavalCooperation #IndoPacific #DefenseNews #BreakingNews