Pacific

China test-fired a missile into the Pacific, prompting US-led international concern. The People's Liberation Army displayed DF-5C nuclear missiles during a military parade in Beijing on September 3, 2025.

China conducted a submarine missile test in the Pacific Ocean as Australia and Fiji finalized a defense agreement. The article examines the implications of this geopolitical development for Latin America.

China conducted a long-range missile test in the Pacific with a dummy warhead, which Australia condemned as destabilizing. The test was described by China as part of annual military training with prior notifications to relevant countries.

A nuclear-powered People’s Liberation Army submarine fired a test missile in the Pacific. The test was described as routine, with no specific target, and relevant countries were notified. This marks China’s first known submarine-based missile test since 1982.

Maj. Gen. Mick Ryan (Ret.) discusses with the Kyiv Post how Western militaries are misinterpreting the drone revolution and the false 'death of the tank,' emphasizing the need for the Pacific region to learn from the Black Sea's experiences.

A spacecraft named Link, developed by Katalyst Space Technologies and launched by Northrop Grumman, aims to rescue NASA's Swift Observatory from falling back to Earth due to solar storms. The mission seeks to boost the telescope's orbit to continue its cosmic observations, with NASA funding $30 million for the operation. A similar salvage effort may be planned for the Hubble Space Telescope in the future.

An Ecuadorian fishing boat named Fiorella disappeared amid military strikes in the Pacific. The President claims the strikes target drug trafficking vessels, raising questions about whether the missing fishermen were collateral damage.

The U.S. Army plans to acquire 30 to 100 autonomous drone boats to address a Pacific watercraft shortage, with testing set for 2025. The Army's fleet has declined from 134 vessels in 2018 to 70 in 2024, with mission-capable rates dropping below 40%. Maj. Gen. Gavin Gardner and Gen. Ronald Clark emphasized the need for heavy-duty autonomous vessels to transport supplies and equipment in the region.

A NASA satellite captured the first detailed view of a major tsunami caused by a magnitude 8.8 earthquake in Kamchatka. The observations revealed unexpected wave behavior and indicated a larger earthquake rupture than previously modeled.

A RAND study found U.S. battle-damaged warships could not be quickly repaired during a war with China due to overwhelmed maintenance facilities, insufficient spare parts, and limited allied shipyard capacity. The report highlights risks to maritime dominance and recommends streamlining repair authority, expanding mobile repair capabilities, and securing access to allied ports in the Pacific.

A 'super' El Nino is threatening Asia's food supply, causing fear among farmers in northern Thailand, particularly cacao growers like Koranut Rattanayanyong, who warn of potential crop devastation due to unpredictable weather patterns. The climate event, marked by a 2.5°C ocean heat spike in the Pacific, has begun forming, exacerbating concerns over agricultural stability.

El Niño has emerged in the Pacific, increasing the risk of heat-related impacts. The phenomenon is known to affect global weather patterns and temperatures.

El Niño has emerged in the Pacific, increasing heat and posing risks to crops. A farmer in Sidoarjo, Indonesia, is planting rice seedlings amid these conditions.

Delta's president, Peter Carter, stated the airline wants to challenge United over Pacific routes. The comment was made to CNBC.

The Trump administration's cuts to a vital ocean-sensing network threaten to hinder monitoring of El Niño and the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), according to scientists. The dismantling of this network could impact crucial weather and climate observations in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.

Scientists are losing a critical climate record as an ocean observatory will cease operations due to funding cuts under Trump. A research buoy from the Pacific near the Oregon coast will be removed this month.

The luxury cruise ship Silver Whisper, operated by Silversea Cruises, diverted its course on May 26 to rescue an injured sailor stranded on a disabled vessel in rough Pacific seas near Vancouver. The 7-hour rescue, conducted without exact coordinates, saved a man with a broken shoulder after his boat lost power and communication.

A U.S. military strike in the Pacific left two survivors after attacking a boat. The operation was ordered by Gen. Francis L. Donovan of the Marine Corps, head of the Southern Command.

The Trump administration's lethal strikes against alleged drug traffickers in the Caribbean and Pacific, resulting in at least 193 deaths, are criticized as unlawful summary executions violating international law. The article highlights legal challenges to accountability, including potential crimes against humanity and domestic lawsuits under U.S. statutes like the Death on the High Seas Act and Alien Torts Claims Act.

A US military strike on an alleged drug boat in the Pacific killed one person. The operation, named 'Southern Spear,' has resulted in at least 194 deaths since September due to dozens of attacks.

The military claims readiness to engage in immediate combat in the Pacific, raising questions about the sustainability of prolonged operations. Analysts are assessing whether current resources and strategies can maintain such a high state of alert.

The US Congressional Research Service released a report indicating that 42 aircraft have been lost or damaged during Operation Epic Fury, the US-Israeli military campaign in the Middle East. These significant air losses are raising concerns about the sustainability of US airpower in a potential future conflict with China in the Pacific region.

The El Niño pattern is expected to affect the 2026 hurricane season in the Atlantic and Pacific. The last occurrence of an El Niño pattern was in 2023, which produced 20 tropical systems in the Eastern Pacific hurricane season. This pattern may impact future hurricane seasons.

An El Niño pattern is expected to affect the 2026 hurricane season in the Atlantic and Pacific. The last occurrence of an El Niño pattern was in 2023, which produced 20 tropical systems in the Eastern Pacific hurricane season. This may indicate a potentially active hurricane season.

The US military struck a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two people and leaving one survivor, suspected of transporting narcotics. This brings the death toll from strikes on such vessels to over 190 since September. The attack was carried out by the US Southern Command.

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has been ousted in a no-confidence vote, ending months of political uncertainty in the country. A new leader will be elected after parliament was adjourned to allow arrangements for the election. The Solomon Islands are a key partner for China in the Pacific.

The remains of U.S. Navy Aviation Radioman 2nd Class Robert L. Cyr, Jr., a 17-year-old enlistee who died at 19 during Pacific patrols in World War II, have been identified. He was involved in rescuing downed airmen during the conflict.

The article urges the United States to convert its rhetoric into actionable measures regarding the Pacific fuel supply. It highlights the need for concrete steps to address energy security in the region, though the content is minimal beyond the title and author name.

The US military killed two people in a strike on an alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific, as part of a broader campaign that has resulted in at least 178 deaths since September. The attack was conducted by Joint Task Force Southern Spear under the direction of Gen Francis L Donovan, with a video of the boat's destruction posted on social media.

US military footage released Wednesday shows a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, resulting in three fatalities. The attack marks the latest US military action in the region.

Artemis II astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen discussed their historic moon mission following a successful Pacific splashdown. The crew reflected on their achievements after reuniting with family.

Artemis II successfully completes a historic lunar return mission with a Pacific splashdown, uncovering lunar mysteries and setting new records. The mission also included a solar eclipse experience for astronauts.

New Zealand has requested the US to send fuel tankers to the Pacific to ease economic and fuel pressures from the Middle East war. Foreign Minister Winston Peters met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss the issue during their Washington meeting.