Airmen will need to fly longer, triage more illnesses and injuries in midair and work more closely with their international partners than ever before. The multidomain task forces are getting their turn in the spotlight in Talisman Sabre 2023. Mara Karlin emphasized the importance of crisis hot lines with China while highlighting the ongoing U.S. role in the Middle East. Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken are in Australia for talks aimed at countering Beijing’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region. State media says red-faced top officials have vowed to push for a second attempt to launch a spy satellite. America’s top diplomat leaves Beijing without restoring US communications with Chinese military. The U.S. Defense Secretary discussed upgrading partnership with India as both countries grapple with China’s economic rise and rising belligerence. By Ashok Sharma, AP
16 months ago Even privates may handle new tech alongside multinational partners in ways their senior NCOs never did. "You’re probably not enabling mission command if you’re sitting right next to your boss," said Sergeant Major of the Army Michael A. Grinston. U.S. officials said the agreement will help improve security cooperation, enhance Papua New Guinea’s defense capacity and increase regional stability. Load More