U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
Coverage of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command in the Nexus archive.
- What does US Pacific Command name change mean for China and India?
The Trump administration reverted the name of the US Indo-Pacific Command to the US Pacific Command, citing a desire to honor its legacy established in 1947. The name change, which occurred during Trump's first presidency in 2018, was reversed through an administrative order by the Department of Defense.
- Optics say US lost in Iran – the power balance says otherwise
The US Department of War restored the US Indo-Pacific Command’s name to US Pacific Command, citing operational clarity. Commentators argue the US has lost in Iran, but the article suggests the power balance indicates otherwise.
- Why dropping ‘Indo-Pacific’ clarifies the Pentagon’s China strategy
The US Department of Defense reverted the name of its Indo-Pacific Command to Pacific Command, reversing a 2018 decision to add 'Indo' to the command's title. The change aims to clarify the Pentagon's strategic focus on China.
- Fair winds, INDOPACOM: Pentagon returns command name to US Pacific Command
The Pentagon announced the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) will revert to its former name, U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), citing historical significance and pride. The name change, reversing a 2018 decision under President Trump, reflects no operational changes. The move aligns with broader Pentagon rebranding efforts, including a proposed legislative change to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War.
- US forces board sanctioned tanker in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says
U.S. forces boarded the sanctioned stateless oil tanker MT DAVINA in the Indian Ocean, as part of efforts to disrupt Iran's oil trade. The vessel, also known as the Lenore, was placed under U.S. sanctions in October 2024 for Iranian oil trading and was recently located off Sri Lanka’s coast.
- What does Bitcoin “Power Projection” mean to the U.S. Military?
The U.S. Military is exploring Bitcoin's utility in cybersecurity, with Admiral Samuel Paparo calling it a valuable computer science tool as power projection. The concept of power projection refers to a nation's ability to apply its elements of national power to rapidly and effectively deploy forces. This comes after the Islamic Republic of Iran demanded payment in Bitcoin for safe passage across the Strait of Hormuz.
- Pentagon releases declassified UFO files including images held by government for decades
The Pentagon has released declassified UFO files, including images and video footage of unidentified anomalous phenomena. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command submitted a report featuring one minute and 39 seconds of infrared sensor footage from a U.S. military platform in 2024. The release sheds light on decades-old government holdings.
- Bitcoin Whales Accumulate 45,000 BTC as Warsh and Paparo Back Bitcoin’s Role
Bitcoin whales accumulated 45,000 BTC in a single week, signaling strong institutional demand amid a price rise to $76,000. Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Admiral Samuel Paparo highlighted Bitcoin's growing role in financial infrastructure and national security strategies.
- Jason Lowery Appointed Special Assistant to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Commander, Bringing Bitcoin Strategic Expertise
Jason Lowery, former U.S. Space Force official and Bitcoin strategist, was appointed as Special Assistant to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Commander. His role involves advising on strategic priorities, including Bitcoin's geopolitical significance, amid global tensions like Iran's potential Bitcoin-based toll for Hormuz passage.