HISTORICAL FACTS: 9 | History Defined

U.S.-India maritime patrol and reconnaissance training at INS Rajali in Arakkonam, draws to a close

U.S. and Indian navies complete week-long maritime patrol and reconnaissance training in Ranipet. VP-26 “Tridents” and INAS 312 “Albatross” exchanged subject matter expertise and conducted combined anti-submarine warfare. P-8A and P-8I Poseidon aircraft coordinated flying events with Indian Navy surface ships. Interoperability and collaboration in support of maritime security in…

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023

Foreign Secretary visits Beijing as MPs call for unclassified China strategy

The Foreign Affairs Committee is calling for a more structured and comprehensive approach to dealing with China.

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023

Four Australian F-35 jets join Malabar naval exercise

RAAF F-35s join Malabar naval exercise; four nations showcase strong cooperation, shared values & collective ability to ensure free, open & inclusive Indo-Pacific.

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

With one eye on China, Japan backs Sri Lanka as a partner in the Indo-Pacific

Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi says that Sri Lanka's strategic location in the Indian Ocean makes it a key partner in realizing a free and open Indo-Pacific

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2023

India is an indispensable partner for free and open Indo-Pacific: Japanese Foreign Minister

India is an indispensable partner to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific and Tokyo would like to further expand cooperation in the region with New Delhi, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said on July 28.

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

US Defense Secretary Austin meets with Papua New Guinea leaders about boosting security ties

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has met with Papua New Guinea leaders to discuss developing the Pacific Island nation’s military strength and deepening security ties, as the U.S. competes with China for influence in the Indo-Pacific region

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023

Blinken heads to Tonga, New Zealand, Australia as US shifts Indo-Pacific strategy into overdrive

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Tonga, New Zealand and Australia next week as the Biden administration shifts its Indo-Pacific strategy into overdrive in part to counter China’s growing influence in the region

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023

New Zealand PM says Pacific region less secure amid China’s rise

Chris Hipkins says Beijing exerting influence is ‘major driver’ of increasing competition in the Indo-Pacific

The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2023

Kemi Badenoch signs treaty for UK to join Indo-Pacific trade bloc

Critics note government estimates that suggest membership of CPTPP will add just £1.8bn a year to UK economy after 10 years

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2023

UK signs off on membership to major ‘unparalleled’ £12trn Indo-Pacific trade bloc

The Trade Secretary signed a treaty confirming the UK’s accession to the CPTPP, paving the way for businesses to access a vast and growing market

Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2023