The top U.S. military commander in the Indo-Pacific, Adm. Samuel Paparo, warned China against dominating the region and using law as a tool for coercion, amidst high tensions in the South China Sea. The Philippines vowed to push back against China's actions, while negotiations for a South China Sea code of conduct are reportedly making progress.
U.S. Pacific Command head Admiral Samuel Paparo warned against coercive actions challenging regional stability, stating the US will not allow any nation to dominate the Indo-Pacific. His remarks come amidst high tensions in the South China Sea, where China's claims clash with Southeast Asian nations, particularly the Philippines. ASEAN and China are progressing on a code of conduct for the waterway.
The US Indo-Pacific Command has reverted to its former name, US Pacific Command, a move seen as a signal to deter China and focus on the Western Pacific. While the Pentagon states operational impact is negligible, the command's vast area of responsibility and mission remain unchanged, with Taiwan's security a key concern.
US President Donald Trump has reverted the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) to its former name, Pacific Command (USPACOM). This command, established in 1947, is the oldest and largest of the US military's unified combatant commands, with India falling under its area of responsibility.
The U.S. Defense Department has reverted the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's name back to U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM). The Pentagon stated the change honors the command's historical roots and military heritage.
The Pentagon has reverted the US Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) back to its former name, US Pacific Command (PACOM), eight years after it was renamed to signify India's strategic importance. This symbolic move has sparked concerns about India's diminishing role in US Asia policy amid recalibrations with China and Pakistan.
The US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) will officially revert to its former name, US Pacific Command (USPACOM), the Department of War announced Tuesday. The change, effective immediately, is largely symbolic and does not alter the command's missions, personnel, or vast area of responsibility, which spans from the US West Coast to India.
The US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) will officially revert to its former name, US Pacific Command (USPACOM), reversing a 2018 decision. The change is largely symbolic, with no impact on troops, missions, or operational scope.
The US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) will revert to its original name, US Pacific Command (USPACOM), a symbolic change reversing a 2018 decision. The restoration honors the command's historical roots and is effective immediately.
Admiral Samuel Paparo appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Apr. 21 for a posture review for the US Indo-Pacific Command ahead of the fiscal year 2027 defense request. Paparo reportedly disclosed that INDOPACOM is running a Bitcoin node and treating the protocol's architecture as operationally relevant for securing networks and projecting power. In […] The post SoftWar begins: US armed forces once blasted crypto now they are running a Bitcoin node for America’s security appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Admiral Samuel Paparo appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Apr. 21 for a posture review for the US Indo-Pacific Command ahead of the fiscal year 2027 defense request. Paparo reportedly disclosed that INDOPACOM is running a Bitcoin node and treating the protocol's architecture as operationally relevant for securing networks and projecting power. In […] The post US admiral who blasted crypto is now running a Bitcoin node for America’s security appeared first on CryptoSlate.
