Micronesia president says U.S beefing up military capabilities in the Pacific country
The U.S is considering military projects across the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) as it pushes ahead with plans for a US$400m airport upgrade...
Fiji’s position over Israeli war on Gaza – international blunder or a domestic strategy?
By Richard Naidu
Fiji's position on Israel could hint at paradigm shift
South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has...
Vice-Admiral David Johnston named new chief of the Australian Defence Force
Vice-Admiral David Johnston will become the new chief of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
He will succeed the present chief General Angus Campbell in July,...
Documents show Tonga criticised Australia and NZ’s response to China-Solomon security pact
A leaked document from Tonga's Foreign Affairs Ministry shows that officials in the Pacific Island country sharply criticised Australia and New Zealand's response to...
Facility to boost Maritime surveillance and search training
The opening of the Pacific Regional Vessel Boarding and Searching Training facility will boost and strengthen the Maritime surveillance and Protections of the Blue...
How hidden WW2 bombs across the Pacific are found and destroyed, decades after war
By Jon Letman
The Marshall Islands is a nation of atolls – hundreds of small islands carpeted in coconut palms and pandanus trees. While...
U.S Coast Guard gets enhanced powers in Samoa’s waters
The United States will have an expanded right to board vessels in Samoa’s waters under an amended maritime law enforcement agreement that could boost...
Call for new ‘foreign’ battalion to fix Australian defence recruiting crisis
The Australian Defence Force(ADF) should consider establishing a Pacific battalion with rotating Australian and Pacific troops to help boost regional ties and address the...
NZDF contingent arrives in Solomon Islands for election support
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) contingent tasked with helping out during Solomon Islands' national election has sailed in to the capital Honiara to...
‘Poison portal’: U.S and UK could send nuclear waste to Australia under Aukus, inquiry...
Australia could become a “poison portal” for international radioactive waste under the Aukus deal, a parliamentary inquiry into nuclear safety legislation has heard.
New laws...
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