Indo-Pacific Defense Ties Strengthened by Britain, Germany, Indonesia, and Australia.

The defense ministers of Germany and the United Kingdom have pledged to maintain their military presence in the Indo-Pacific region and outlined their plans for future military deployments at a regional security summit in Singapore. The Royal Navy will deploy another aircraft carrier and an accompanying strike group to the region in 2025, while Germany will send a frigate and a supply ship in 2024. Both ministers highlighted China's rise as the biggest challenge for the region, but also emphasized the importance of engagement with China to address global issues.