DOD Participating In Combined Operations In Indo-Pacific To Demonstrate Shared Resolve Against Coercive Behavior

"The United States is participating in combined operations that enhance interoperability, boost deterrence, and demonstrate our shared resolve against coercive behavior".

Department of Defense: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will underscore the United States' deep commitment to its allies and partners throughout the Indo-Pacific as he embarks on his ninth official visit to the region later this week, senior defense officials said today.

The trip includes stops in India, South Korea, and Indonesia, where the secr…