Indo-Pacific

The Indian Navy's P-8I aircraft has reached Hawaii for the RIMPAC 2026 exercise. The deployment supports India's efforts toward greater naval interoperability and a free, open Indo-Pacific.

30. maj 2026 Rapporteret af AI

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth described India as a critical anchor for maintaining balance of power in the Indo-Pacific during his speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

The Philippine Navy's guided missile frigate BRP Miguel Malvar has arrived in Visakhapatnam, India, to participate in the 3rd Indian Navy International Fleet Review and MILAN 2026, marking a historic milestone. This represents the first time the Philippine Navy joins a naval exercise hosted in India and the ship's inaugural foreign mission. The deployment underscores expanding defense ties between the two nations.

15. februar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Foreign ministers from G7 countries gathered in Munich, Germany, on February 16 to discuss the situations in Ukraine, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. They confirmed the importance of coordinated responses. Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi outlined Japan's stance on recent Indo-Pacific developments.

India and the United States have formalised a 10-year framework for their defence partnership. The agreement underscores strong bilateral ties in the defence sector. Defence ministers highlighted its role in securing a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

27. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI

At ASEAN-related summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed her commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific in her diplomatic debut. Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, attending Monday's meetings, stressed cooperation on financial sectors and food security with ASEAN, China, and South Korea. Takaichi left late Sunday to prepare for U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Japan.