The US has renamed its Indo-Pacific Command back to the original Pacific Command, while also facing criticism for displaying an inaccurate map of India.
The change has sparked political reactions in India
Jun 17, 2026
12:54 pm
What's the storyThe United States Department of War has announced a major change in the nomenclature of its military command.
The US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) will now revert to its original name, the US Pacific Command (USPACOM), dropping the word "Indo."
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