U.S. Military Posture and National Security Challenges in the Indo-Pacific Region

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 10:00 | Rayburn 2118
The purpose of the hearing is to examine Department of Defense policies, programs, and activities in the Indo-Pacific region in preparation for the committee’s consideration of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. The hearing provides an opportunity to assess the threats to U.S. national security in the region and to evaluate the effectiveness of the department’s use of the resources provided by Congress to accomplish its objectives.

Witnesses:

 

HON John Noh

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs

Office of the Secretary of Defense

 

ADM Samuel Paparo, USN

Commander

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

 

GEN Xavier Brunson, USA

Commander

United Nations Command / Combined Forces Command / U.S. Forces Korea 



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