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1 US U.S. Pacific Command Si d T h l Offi Science and Technology Office Mr. Ken Bruner December 16, 2011

all in," The United States is going to be a huge participant in

2 The Future of Asia Paicifc "Let there be no doubt: in the Asia-Pacific in the 21st century, the United States of America is all in," The United States is going to be a huge participant in both economic and security issues in the Asia- Pacific region - U.S. President Obama

3 Mission U.S. Pacific Command, together with other U.S. Government agencies, protects and defends the United States, its territories, Allies, and interests; t alongside Allies and partners, promotes regional security and deters aggression; and, if deterrence fails, is prepared p to respond to the full spectrum of military contingencies to restore Asia Pacific stability and security.

protected; and the Asia- Pacific Ensure region joint capability is stable

4 USPACOM S&T Strategy End State: The Strengthen United States, and t advance its territories alliances and and Partnerships interests are protected; and the Asia- Pacific Ensure region joint capability is stable and and secure. readiness to Respond Enable thewarfighter Avoid technical Surprise

5 Overview 1. Pacific Command 2. Allyand Partner Relationships 3. Other Focus Nations 4. Transnational ato a Threats 5. Operational Capability Needs 6. The Affordability Issues 7. PACOM wants to partner

6 The US Pacific Command USCENTCOM USAFRICOM 36 nations encompassing half the Earth s surface Home to more than 50% of the world s population World s three largest economies Source of about one- third of U.S. trade

7 Ally and Partner Relationship Focus Area Strengthen existing Alliances and leverage them to shape the environment for building multilateral relationships and a more effective presence. Enhance Alliances and partnerships to build capacity over the full spectrum of military activities. Promote military professionalism and enhance interoperability among Allies and partners to build trust and increase multilateral t l effectiveness. Thailand South Korea Philippines Australia Japan

8 Ally and Partner Relationship Road Map Information or data exchange Cooperative Projects Regional partner observers Cooperative technology partnershipsp Multilateral collaborations

Other Focus Nations China Modernizing military -

nuclear force Upgrading SA-20 and Fighter jets

and ties Regional and global engagement Common

counterterrorism, counter proliferation of WMD.

9 Other Focus Nations China Modernizing military - Deployed first Aircraft carrier Enhancing nuclear force Upgrading SA-20 and Fighter jets Expansion of interests Growing Economic strength and ties Regional and global engagement Common interests include: Counter-piracy, counterterrorism, counter proliferation of WMD. Commerce, Economies, lives Technology that addresses the evolving issues.

10 Other Focus Nations North Korea Declining conventional forces Developing longer-range missiles, nuclear capability & proliferation o Internal stability, succession Technology that addresses the evolving issues.

11 Other Focus Nations India Cross-border terrorism Essential to maritime security Increased defense acquisition Our Vision is a U.S.-India partnership in which we work together to shape a more secure, stable and just world. Assistant Secretary, bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Common Interests Security Cooperation Arms Sales and potential Co- development and production opportunities Maritime security, counterterrorism, defense trade and security of global commons Technology that addresses the evolving issues.

12 Transnational Threats Terrorism/Extremism Piracy Information and Technology Crime Illegal Migration How Technology will be employed?

13 Transnational Threats Illegal Narcotics Weapons Proliferation JIATF works jointly with S&T to counter drug trafficking. How Technology will be employed?

14 PACOM Operational Needs US PACOM seeks a forward deployed, layered, and integrated air missile defense system Working to establish a solution to detect cyberspace criminal actions. QDR- Enhanced long range strikes, stand-off weapons, precisions attacks

15 Affordability Issues Reductions in US defense spending will not - I repeat, will not - come at the expense of the Asia-Pacific. Life Cycle Cost US President Obama 1. Initial cost 2. Maintenance cost 3. System integration cost 4. Training cost 5. Partner integration cost 6. Personnel cost 7. Facility cost

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16 Partnership This It will has be good been for our our priority Australian since Defense Day One Force of to the increase Obama their capabilities by Administration, joint training, combined because we training, know with that the much U.S. of Marines the and history personnel. of the It will 21 st mean century that we are will postured be written to in better Asia. respond together, along with The other primary partners tools in the of Asia our engagement Pacific, to any our regional alliances, contingency, our including the partnerships, provision of humanitarian and multilateral assistance and institutions dealing with -Secretary natural disasters. of State Hillary Clinton - Prime Minister i Gillard

17 Conclusion

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