South Korea suspends THAAD deployment amid Chinese economic pressure

South Korea suspends THAAD deployment amid Chinese economic pressure

The South Korean government has suspended the deployment of the American THAAD missile defense system intended to protect them and Japan from a potential North Korean nuclear strike. The system, although specifically defensive in its capabilities, has drawn harsh criticism from North Korea and its largest ally, China, and was approved by the South Korean […]

Myanmar military aircraft goes missing over Andaman Sea, as many as 120 onboard

Myanmar military aircraft goes missing over Andaman Sea, as many as 120 onboard

A military aircraft belonging to the Myanmar Army disappeared Wednesday afternoon over Andaman Sea.  Different reports indicate that there were anywhere from 100 to 120 military personnel, family members, and flight crew aboard when it went missing.  One source within the airport that has requested anonymity claims the aircraft left with 105 passengers and 11 […]

Russian Ships Visit Hong Kong, Boost Regional Presence

Russian Ships Visit Hong Kong, Boost Regional Presence

The military of Russia has warships visiting the port of Hong Kong for the first time in modern history in a non-official port call. The Russians two ships, the guided missile cruiser Varyag and the tanker Pechenga, are based with the Russian Pacific Fleet at Vladivostok. And the purpose of the public visit is two-fold. It […]

Russian Ships Visit Hong Kong, Boost Regional Presence

Russian Ships Visit Hong Kong, Boost Regional Presence

The military of Russia has warships visiting the port of Hong Kong for the first time in modern history in a non-official port call. The Russians two ships, the guided missile cruiser Varyag and the tanker Pechenga, are based with the Russian Pacific Fleet at Vladivostok. And the purpose of the public visit is two-fold. It […]

Mattis to China: ‘Competition is bound to occur but conflict is not inevitable’

Mattis to China: ‘Competition is bound to occur but conflict is not inevitable’

American Defense Secretary James Mattis joined other regional defense leaders at a meeting of the heads of the Association of Southeast Asia Nations on Sunday, wherein the defense officials had a “robust” exchange of views on security and stability in Asia. The brief meeting was held on the sidelines of the larger Shangri-La Dialogue Asia […]

Could Russia undermine Chinese trade sanctions on North Korea?

Could Russia undermine Chinese trade sanctions on North Korea?

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson increased pressure on North Korea’s largest and most powerful ally, China, on Monday, claiming that they could do more to help curb Kim Jong Un’s pursuit of nuclear weapons and the missile platforms necessary to deliver them to targets around the globe, but Russia’s warming rhetoric toward Kim may  […]

Mattis praises China’s efforts on North Korea, dials up pressure on South China Sea

Mattis praises China’s efforts on North Korea, dials up pressure on South China Sea

“Ultimately, we believe China will come to recognize North Korea as a strategic liability, not an asset.” However, Mattis said seeking China’s cooperation on North Korea did not mean Washington would not challenge Beijing’s activities in the South China Sea. The U.N. Security Council on Friday expanded targeted sanctions against North Korea after its repeated […]

U.N. expands North Korea blacklist in first U.S., China sanctions deal under Trump

U.N. expands North Korea blacklist in first U.S., China sanctions deal under Trump

The U.N. Security Council on Friday expanded targeted sanctions against North Korea after its repeated missile tests, adopting the first such resolution agreed by the United States and Pyongyang’s only major ally China since President Donald Trump took office. The Trump administration has been pressing China aggressively to rein in its reclusive neighbor, warning that […]

U.N. council to vote on blacklisting more North Koreans: diplomats

U.N. council to vote on blacklisting more North Koreans: diplomats

The United Nations Security Council will vote on Friday on a U.S. and Chinese proposal to blacklist more North Korean individuals and entities after the country’s repeated ballistic missile launches, diplomats said on Thursday. The draft resolution, seen by Reuters, would sanction four entities, including the Koryo Bank and Strategic Rocket Force of the Korean […]

Watch: New Russian Made Irkut MC-21-300 Jetliner Takes First flight

Watch: New Russian Made Irkut MC-21-300 Jetliner Takes First flight

Russian aircraft manufacturer, Irkut Corporation is making a major attempt to break into the commercial airliner business with the first flight of their Irkut MC-21-300 narrowbody jet. This is the first Russian produced large airliner since the fall of the Soviet Union. The Irkut MC-21 is designed to compete with the most popular airliners in […]

North Korea Fires Scud Ballistic Missile into the Sea of Japan

North Korea Fires Scud Ballistic Missile into the Sea of Japan

The North Koreans are it again, test firing a Scud-type ballistic missile that successfully launched and landed in the Sea of Japan off Korea’s east coast. This was the latest in a series of missile tests that the reclusive, belligerent nation has conducted in recent weeks. This latest test unleashed a protest from Japan who […]