North Korea Challenges Pacific Rivals, Tests Latest Hypersonic Missile
North Korea claims a hypersonic missile breakthrough, but are the bold boasts hiding some bluster? Regional tensions just hit high gear.
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SOFREP Daily: Pakistan Bombards Afghan Border, Japan Raises Concerns Over China’s Military Moves, Azerbaijan Jet Crashes in Kazakhstan
Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Thursday, December 26.
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 for peace with epic drills and new milestones.
US Missiles Head to Japan and Philippines to Counter Chinese Threat
The deployment of advanced U.S. missile units to Japan and the Philippines is a bold maneuver aimed at countering China’s growing aggression, solidifying alliances, and ensuring the first line of defense in a potential Taiwan crisis.
USS George Washington Powers into East China Sea with Japanese & Korean Aegis Warships
Three Aegis navies unite in the East China Sea, building a missile defense shield and flexing military might to deter threats near Taiwan.
SOFREP Daily: Israel Builds Golan Border Road, North Korea-Russia Defense Pact, Ukraine Defends Kursk Region
Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Tuesday, November 12.
SOFREP Daily: B-52s to Middle East, More Weapons for Ukraine, Korea Stands by Russia and China Remains Silent
Here’s the latest intel: top defense and global affairs insights to keep you informed this Saturday, November 2.
US Military Bans Late-Night Drinking in Japan After Wave of Alleged Sexual Assaults Sparks Outrage
The US military in Japan is cracking down on off-base drinking after recent incidents, hoping to maintain good relations with locals.
China and Russia’s Bold Moves Push US Allies to the Edge in the Indo-Pacific
The South China Sea is heating up with joint patrols and naval flexes. Could the Indo-Pacific be the next major battleground?
US and the ‘Quad Squad’ Flex Against Indo-Pacific Troublemakers
The Quad nations are teaming up for joint coast guard patrols in the Indo-Pacific by 2025, sending a strong message on maritime security.
US-Japan Strengthen Defense Ties with Massive SM-3 Missile Deal
Missile Defense Agency awards $1.9B contract to Raytheon for production of SM-3 Block IIA interceptors to bolster US-Japan missile defense.
E-2D Advanced Hawkeye: Pioneering Next-Gen Surveillance for the US Navy, Japan
Northrop Grumman wins a $1.5B contract to deliver nine E-2D Hawkeyes to the US Navy and Japan, enhancing AEW&C capabilities.
