Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s ninth trip to the Indo-Pacific comes at a time when the Department of Defense continues to do more than ever alongside allies and partners to deliver on a shared regional vision of peace, stability, and prosperity.
Each of the Secretary’s stops — in India, the Republic of Korea (ROK), and Indonesia — will underscore the depth of the longstanding U.S. commitment to strengthening the Indo-Pacific’s dynamic security architecture. Throughout 2023, the United States has continued delivering groundbreaking achievements for peace, stability, and deterrence in a free and open Indo-Pacific, including by: STRENGTHENING ALLY […]
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