S. 2669: To require the Secretary of Defense to develop and implement a strategy to strengthen multilateral deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region.
This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to create and carry out a strategy focused on strengthening cooperation and deterrence among the United States and its allies in the Indo-Pacific region against potential regional threats. Here are the key components of what the bill entails:
Strategy Development
The Secretary of Defense must develop a strategy that enhances multilateral deterrence in the Indo-Pacific by:
- Increasing coordination with allies such as Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Philippines, and Australia.
- Improving military access and basing agreements in the region.
- Establishing effective command and control structures.
- Facilitating intelligence sharing and joint military exercises.
Elements of the Strategy
The strategy should include:
- A description of current military activities and plans for the next five years, including:
- Using reciprocal access agreements to allow for greater military collaboration with allies.
- Enhancing command structures for better coordination across the region.
- Boosting intelligence sharing to improve situational awareness at sea.
- Expanding the scale of joint military exercises and available military bases in the region.
- Consideration of security and operational contingencies, including trade routes across the Indo-Pacific.
- Plans to conduct operations that align with the identified contingencies.
Reporting Requirements
Within 180 days of the bill's enactment, the Secretary of Defense must submit a written strategy to congressional defense committees, which must include:
- Any necessary changes in funding or policy to strengthen deterrence with allies.
- Details of any additional resources needed to implement specific initiatives related to regional access, command structures, intelligence-sharing, and military exercises.
Interim Progress Report
By March 15, 2027, the Secretary of Defense is also required to provide a report on the progress of implementing this strategy, identifying any resource or authority gaps hindering the Department of Defense's ability to execute its plans.
Definition of the Indo-Pacific Region
For the purposes of this bill, the "Indo-Pacific region" is defined as:
- The geographical area under the jurisdiction of the United States Indo-Pacific Command.
- Including the entire state of Alaska and surrounding maritime areas.
Relevant Companies
- BA (Boeing) - As a major defense contractor, Boeing could be involved in increased military infrastructure and exercises in the region.
- RTX (Raytheon Technologies) - Raytheon may see demands for advanced missile systems and defense technology due to enhanced military cooperation.
- LMT (Lockheed Martin) - Lockheed Martin likely stands to benefit from expanded procurement of defense technologies in support of this initiative.
- NOC (Northrop Grumman) - Increased military spending in the region could favor Northrop Grumman in defense contracts for technology and systems.
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Aug. 01, 2025 | Introduced in Senate |
| Aug. 01, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
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