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U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka shake hands after hosting a joint press briefing in Fiji, Nov. 23, 2024. (Photo by Brandi Vincent)

US and Fiji unveil new, multifaceted plans to deepen military cooperation

Officials provided fresh details on the nations' intentions to expand their military engagements and promote security in the Indo-Pacific.

Nov 25, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

Lloyd Austin watches a rugby game as the first U.S. secretary of defense to visit Fiji. (Photo by Brandi Vincent)

Roasted hog, rugby and ‘Eye of the Tiger’: Behind the scenes of Sec. Austin’s historic visit to Fiji

The Fiji Military Forces on Friday welcomed Lloyd Austin as the first-ever U.S secretary of defense to visit the island nation.

Nov 22, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin boards a U.S. military aircraft at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Nov, 15, 2024. (Photo by Brandi Vincent)

Sec. Austin heads to the Pacific with a focus on accelerating emerging tech

DefenseScoop and other reporters will be traveling with him to Australia, the Philippines, Laos and Fiji.

Nov 15, 2024 By Brandi Vincent