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ARTICLE · 20 SEPTEMBER 2025

A Lonely Time For Our ADF In The Indo-Pacific

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Australia is well-positioned to serve as a light touch 'regional integrator' linking technologies, industrial partners, and supply chains between Indo-Pacific friends.

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Early commentary of upcoming United States National Defence Strategy 2025 suggests accelerated recalibrations in its defence posture, signalling an even greater emphasis on their homeland, and elevated prioritisation of the Caribbean and South America.

This evolved military direction reportedly outlines a shift away from countering Beijing in our region, and towards more inwards focused projects, including interdicting alleged drug-terrorist movements as we saw 2 Sep 2025.

US Indo-Pacific pivot finally dead?

While still subject to formal approval, this seismic strategic adjustment is already reflected in recent US defence investments and operational choices. The Golden Dome homeland defence system, expanded domestic deployments, and increased regional enforcement activities evidence a tangible pivot toward internal security and US near-region stability. Some will argue the US pivot from Europe and the Middle East never got started - messages from the US

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