US F-35s To Participate in South Korea’s Large-scale Air Defense Drill
South Korea is slated to hold yet another joint air defense exercise with the US to further “improve combat readiness” against the North.
Asia
US Reinforce Alliance With Japan, Other Indo-Pacific Regions
Last week, the US and Japanese leaders CNO Adm Gilday and Japan Chief of Staff Gen Yamazaki met at the Pentagon to revitalize the alliance.
Asia-Pacific SITREP for October 22
Tensions in Asia-Pacific continue to stir up this week, from North Korea’s firing another “warning shots” to Japan employing the MQ-9B
SOFREP TV: Check out Marines Conducting Mine Disposal Training in Thailand
U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Thai Armed Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians train EOD students at Ta Mor Roi Training area during Humanitarian Mine Action EOD Level 3 in Surin Province, Thailand, Jul. 27, 2022.
Why Some Flights Get a Water Canon Salute
Chief Warrant Officer 5 Brett W. Haskin flew his final mission flight on May 6, 2022 while serving as the Brigade Aviation Maintenance Officer for 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division and was greeted with a water canon salute from the Camp Humphreys Fire Department upon his taxi on the tarmac.
Military Feature: Sgt. Anthony Ayala’s Story as a Martial Arts Instructor
During Exercise KAMANDAG in Palawan, Philippines, Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit Command Element had the opportunity to improve their martial arts skills and belt up in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program while deployed. For one Marine, it was his passion for teaching that drove him to mentor Marines in MCMAP on his off hours, in addition to supporting the11th MEU’s mission on deployment.
Philippines To Buy Chinook Choppers, Dumps Russian Mi-17 Deal
The Philippines is looking into purchasing and employing the US-made heavy-lift Chinook helicopters as part of militar modernization.
Xi Jinping To Continue ‘World-Class Military Modernisation’ Ambition in Third Term
Xi Jinping vowed to continue its world-class military modernization ambition by 2027 throughout his third term as the China’s head of state.
Asia SITREP: Korea Tension Update, China-Taiwan War Predictions
Here are two major events that happened this week in Asia, from Korea’s escalating tensions to the inevitable China-Taiwan war.
USS Ronald Reagan Strike Group Arrives in Manila as US Navy Prepares in South East Asia
The U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) arrived in Manila for a routine port visit while on patrol in U.S. 7th Fleet, Oct. 14.
The Pic of the Day: Off to the Clouds in an F/A-18D
A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet aircraft with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533, takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, during an incentive flight, Sept. 30, 2022.
After Successful Laser Testing, China Claims New Tech Can Boost Satellite Navigation
China recently announced its successful laser testing, claiming it could improve ground-to-satellite navigation.
