INDOPACOM Archives

A medium range ballistic missile target is launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility in Kauai, Hawaii, as part of the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s Flight Test Aegis Weapon System 31 Event 1a (FTM-31 E1a), held on March 30, 2023 in cooperation with the U.S. Navy. (MDA photo)

Indo-Pacific Command to test prototype of Joint Fires Network this year

The first version of the JFN will be tested at the Valiant Shield exercise, Adm. John Aquilino said.

Mar 21, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks meets with U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office representative Dan Tadevich and other members of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Accelerator operational data team at USINDOPACOM Headquarters, Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, July 6, 2023. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Wright)

CDAO identifies combatant command ‘embed’ — but stays tight-lipped on unfolding initiative

The Pentagon is trying to enable combatant commands to better capture and curate usable data to accelerate decision-making and inform their increasingly complex operations.

Mar 1, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 25, 2023) Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks to the crew of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) over the ship’s public address system. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Samuel Osborn)

Nominee vows to wield, assess and potentially enhance Indo-Pacom’s information capabilities

Adm. Samuel Paparo pledged to leverage information capabilities to counter malign activity by adversaries, namely, China.

Feb 5, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (April 30, 2021) A 19-gun salute was fired during the change of command ceremony for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) for the arrival of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Rodriguez)

Hackathon at Indo-Pacific Command’s new AI battle lab open to all US citizens

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, the Chief Digital and AI Office, Defense Innovation Unit, U.S. Army Pacific Command and the Air Force are hosting BRAVO 11 Bits2Effects.

Dec 7, 2023 By Jon Harper

Adm. John Aquilino, commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, addresses the crew of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a visit, August 15, 2021. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mason Congleton)

Indo-Pacific Command moves to ‘plug in’ emerging tech for DOD through key programs, new directorate

Adm. John Aquilino announced the establishment of the Joint Mission Accelerator Directorate.

Aug 28, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

Philippines President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. (L), is escorted by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin (R) during an arrival ceremony at the Pentagon May 3, 2023 in Arlington, Virginia. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Cybersecurity features prominently in new US-Philippines bilateral defense guidelines

The agreement also calls for partnering on securing classified information.

May 3, 2023 By Jon Harper

A U.S. Army Multi Domain Task Force operates from the Tactical Command Post as a part of their premier appearance at Valiant Shield 2018 Sept. 20, 2018. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Danica M. Sirmans)

Army’s multi-domain task forces in the Pacific will provide target development for the joint force

The task forces are capable of deep sensing and long-range precision fires.

Oct 13, 2022 By Mark Pomerleau

Army activates third multi-domain task force

The Army has activated its 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force, which will be located in the Pacific.

Sep 23, 2022 By Mark Pomerleau