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Japan Acquires Tomahawks, Type-12 Surface-to-Ship Missiles

Japan is ramping up its defenses with Tomahawks, advanced drones, and AI-driven intel to counter ...

Expert Analysis Jan 26

Kim Jong Un oversaw Saturday’s cruise missiles test. (KCNA)

North Korea Test-Fires Cruise Missiles, Sends Message to US and Allies

North Korea’s 930-mile missile test sends a bold message: advanced weapons, rising tensions...

Asia Jan 26

Aerial view of the US Naval Base Guam, September 20, 2006. (US Navy)

US, Japan Strengthen Base Defenses Against Chinese Missile Attack

Despite defenses, a new study reveals US and allied bases in the Pacific remain highly vulnerable...

Expert Analysis Jan 25

Lockheed Martin Secures $8.7M Contract to Upgrade Singapore’s F-16 Fleet

Lockheed Martin’s $8.7M F-16 upgrade deal boosts Singapore’s air power, keeping its fleet rea...

Aviation Jan 20

A conceptual image of a ballistic missile defense ship, 2023. (JMSDF)

US, Japanese Aegis Missile Defense Warships to Form Protective “Shield” Around Taiwan

US-Japan’s growing missile defense alliance is sharpening its ability to track and stop Chi...

Expert Analysis Jan 18

A Black Hawk helicopter. (Lockheed Martin)

Philippines Expands Fleet, Welcomes New Black Hawk Helicopters

Philippines boosts its defense with 10 new Black Hawks, expanding its fleet to 47. Versatile, mis...

Asia Jan 17

North Korea reportedly conducts a successful IRBM test launch early Tuesday, January 7, 2025. (AP News/KCNA)

North Korea Challenges Pacific Rivals, Tests Latest Hypersonic Missile

North Korea claims a hypersonic missile breakthrough, but are the bold boasts hiding some bluster...

News Jan 08

Image representation. Aerial view of The Pentagon. (Wikimedia Commons)

Blacklist Blowout: Pentagon Expands List of Chinese Companies for Allegedly Military Ties

US targets 134 Chinese firms, including Tencent and CATL, over alleged military ties—escalating...

Foreign Policy Jan 07

China New Stealth Fighter or Perhaps Fighter-Bomber. Image Credit: X Screenshot.

How Dangerous is China’s New 6th-Gen Stealth Fighter-Bomber?

Could China’s new stealth aircraft be a game-changing 6th-gen fighter-bomber hybrid? Social med...

Expert Analysis Jan 05

The front off Raytheon's Integrated Defense Systems facility in Woburn, Mass. Image Credit: Voice of America

China’s Sanctions on U.S. Defense Contractors: A Strategic Countermeasure

China’s sanctions on U.S. defense contractors reminds us that the battle for dominance between ...

News Jan 04

The citizens of China have this drill down pat.

Head’s Up America: There’s A New “China Flu” Outbreak. What To Look For In The Homeland

The surge in HMPV infections across China reminds us that while this likely isn’t the second co...

News Jan 03

China Targets US Defense Firms in Sanctions Standoff

China hits back at US defense giants while the US eyes a drone crackdown—global tensions soar i...

Foreign Policy Jan 03

China Describes Its New CH-7 Stealthy Drone As “Eyes for Other Combat Units”

China’s stealth CH-7 drone aims to rival the elusive RQ-180, sparking questions about manne...

Technology Jan 02

USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) arrives in Port Klang, Malaysia, December 29, 2024. (DVIDS)

USS Carl Vinson Revisits Malaysia After Decade-Long Hiatus

USS Carl Vinson hits Malaysia, marking a big return for US carriers. Diplomacy, downtime, and str...

Navy Dec 31

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, Sichuan (Hull 51), launched December 27, 2024, at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard, Shanghai. (PLA Navy)

China Launches Largest Amphibious Assault Ship, Strengthens Naval Dominance

China’s new Type 076 Sichuan, a tech-packed “light carrier,” redefines naval po...

Asia Dec 30

Sailors perform pre-flight safety checks on an E-2D Advanced Hawkeye on the flight deck of USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier, December 26, 2024. (DVIDS)

Power Projection in the Pacific: Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group’s Latest Operations in the South China Sea

Carl Vinson CSG’s ops in South China Sea showcase US naval power, countering China’s ambi...

Asia Dec 27

Kadena Air Base in Okinawa stands at the center of a case that has reignited tensions between U.S. military personnel and local residents.

Senior US Airman Sentenced to Five Years of Hard Labor For Sexual Assault of I5 Year Old Girl in Japan

Senior Airman Brennon Washington’s actions in Okinawa are a grim reminder that one individual�...

News Dec 24

USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, transits the Pacific Ocean. (DVIDS)

How Dual-Carrier War Drills in Pacific Bring New Tactics, Advantages

Dual US carriers flex airpower in the Pacific, prepping for scaled 5th-gen dominance. Is the PLA ...

Expert Analysis Dec 24

Former Marine pilot Daniel Duggan, once soaring the skies with Top Gun Tasmania, now finds himself at the center of an international legal battle over alleged training of Chinese pilots.

Former U.S. Marine Pilot Daniel Duggan to Be Extradited Over Alleged Training of Chinese Military Pilots

Daniel Duggan’s extradition underscores the growing tension between protecting national sec...

Marine Corps Dec 23

The Yama Sakura color guard, comprised of the ADF, JGSDF, and US Army, marches during the opening ceremony at Camp Asaka, Japan, on December 6, 2024. (DVIDS)

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Spotlights Trilateral Strength at Yama Sakura 87

Austin’s Japan visit during Yama Sakura 87 shows how the US, Japan, and Australia team up f...

Asia Dec 16

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Japan Acquires Tomahawks, Type-12 Surface-to-Ship Missiles

North Korea Test-Fires Cruise Missiles, Sends Message to US and Allies

US, Japan Strengthen Base Defenses Against Chinese Missile Attack

Lockheed Martin Secures $8.7M Contract to Upgrade Singapore’s F-16 Fleet

US, Japanese Aegis Missile Defense Warships to Form Protective “Shield” Around Taiwan

Philippines Expands Fleet, Welcomes New Black Hawk Helicopters

North Korea Challenges Pacific Rivals, Tests Latest Hypersonic Missile

Blacklist Blowout: Pentagon Expands List of Chinese Companies for Allegedly Military Ties

How Dangerous is China’s New 6th-Gen Stealth Fighter-Bomber?

China’s Sanctions on U.S. Defense Contractors: A Strategic Countermeasure

Head’s Up America: There’s A New “China Flu” Outbreak. What To Look For In The Homeland

China Targets US Defense Firms in Sanctions Standoff

China Describes Its New CH-7 Stealthy Drone As “Eyes for Other Combat Units”

USS Carl Vinson Revisits Malaysia After Decade-Long Hiatus

China Launches Largest Amphibious Assault Ship, Strengthens Naval Dominance

Power Projection in the Pacific: Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group’s Latest Operations in the South China Sea

Senior US Airman Sentenced to Five Years of Hard Labor For Sexual Assault of I5 Year Old Girl in Japan

How Dual-Carrier War Drills in Pacific Bring New Tactics, Advantages

Former U.S. Marine Pilot Daniel Duggan to Be Extradited Over Alleged Training of Chinese Military Pilots

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Spotlights Trilateral Strength at Yama Sakura 87

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Japan Acquires Tomahawks, Type-12 Surface-to-Ship Missiles

North Korea Test-Fires Cruise Missiles, Sends Message to US and Allies

US, Japan Strengthen Base Defenses Against Chinese Missile Attack

Lockheed Martin Secures $8.7M Contract to Upgrade Singapore’s F-16 Fleet

US, Japanese Aegis Missile Defense Warships to Form Protective “Shield” Around Taiwan

Philippines Expands Fleet, Welcomes New Black Hawk Helicopters

North Korea Challenges Pacific Rivals, Tests Latest Hypersonic Missile

Blacklist Blowout: Pentagon Expands List of Chinese Companies for Allegedly Military Ties

How Dangerous is China’s New 6th-Gen Stealth Fighter-Bomber?

China’s Sanctions on U.S. Defense Contractors: A Strategic Countermeasure

Head’s Up America: There’s A New “China Flu” Outbreak. What To Look For In The Homeland

China Targets US Defense Firms in Sanctions Standoff

China Describes Its New CH-7 Stealthy Drone As “Eyes for Other Combat Units”

USS Carl Vinson Revisits Malaysia After Decade-Long Hiatus

China Launches Largest Amphibious Assault Ship, Strengthens Naval Dominance

Power Projection in the Pacific: Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group’s Latest Operations in the South China Sea

Senior US Airman Sentenced to Five Years of Hard Labor For Sexual Assault of I5 Year Old Girl in Japan

How Dual-Carrier War Drills in Pacific Bring New Tactics, Advantages

Former U.S. Marine Pilot Daniel Duggan to Be Extradited Over Alleged Training of Chinese Military Pilots

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Spotlights Trilateral Strength at Yama Sakura 87

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