Pacific Militarization

Flournoy said the task of deterring China while seeking avenues of cooperation was hindered by divisions in the U.S.

Vice Adm. Kitchener said the LCS is a useful tool in the Pacific, where the Navy is focused on littoral operations.

China called the McCain's movements "a serious violation" of its sovereignty and security.

More U.S. Air Force planes are set to operate in the Pacific as China continues to flex its muscles in the South China Sea.

Its teams have already learned that the Royal Thai Army and other units in the region will be extremely capable.

The retired Navy rear admiral and former U.S. ambassador to Norway said that Americans' basic freedoms could be at risk.

Marines in Japan got a look at what future missions could look like during a recent island-hopping naval exercise.

U.S. troops in the Asia-Pacific region are still based largely where they were 30 or 40 years ago.

The carrier could rival those in the U.S. fleet for size and capability, according to an analysis.

Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach objected to the term "spoofing" and claimed the aircraft was following international rules.