American carrier group transits South China Sea
The strike group is conducting maritime security operations, say the U.S. Navy.
Japan confirms that ‘helicopter destroyer’ Izumo will operate F-35B jets
Minister Iwaya reiterated that the warship would not be an "attack aircraft carrier" capable of offensive military operations, although it's hard to see how that distinction can be made.
US approves sale of 105 F-35 jets to Japan, including F-35Bs for carrier
The U.S. State Department has cleared the sale of 105 F-35 jets to Japan. The authorisation is for 63 F-35As and 42 F-35Bs.
United States deploys B-1B Lancer task force to Indo-Pacific
B-1B Lancers returned to the Indo-Pacific region to conduct bomber task force operations, say the U.S Air Force.
US supercarrier and assault ship team up for joint operations
The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group and the America Expeditionary Strike Group joined forces to conduct Expeditionary Strike Force operations in the Pacific.
Chinese Destroyer lases American aircraft over international waters
A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft was lased by a Chinese Destroyer earlier this month.
US Air Force and RAAF team up to support Australia wildfire relief
Australians have been battling devastating wildfires since September of last year.
Chinese military conducts drill near Taiwan
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army has launched joint drills featuring naval and air forces near the island of Taiwan.
Triton drone arrives in Pacific for first deployment
Northrop Grumman's MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system deployed for the first time recently.
US Air Force in ‘Operation Christmas Drop’
Every December, C-130 crews from the US and allies conduct a humanitarian aid training exercise involving dropping gifts to islanders.