Japan launches sixth Taigei-class submarine
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s (JMSDF) sixth Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarine, JS Sogei, was launched in October 2025 at Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ facilities in Kobe,
Allies, Partners condemn China’s coercion of Philippine vessels
Allies and Partners in the Indo-Pacific and Europe condemned China after its coast guard rammed and fired a high-powered water cannon at a Philippine vessel in the
Philippines, U.S. lead multinational Sama Sama 2025
Exercise Sama Sama 2025 emphasized the Philippines’ enduring partnership with Allies and Partners as naval forces conducted operations in the archipelago’s western territory. Ten nations
Trump is visiting Japan. The most crucial issue is below the radar
President Donald Trump will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday, and much attention has gone to disputes over trade and defense spending.
Japan’s Takaichi faces Trump uncertainty on Indo-Pacific
U.S. President Donald Trump’s more transactional approach to foreign policy is straining Washington’s alliances in Asia, security and foreign policy experts warned, pushing Japan and
Trump to meet with China’s Xi next Thursday, will hold a bilateral meeting
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday outlined President Donald Trump’s upcoming trip to Asia — which includes a meeting with Chinese President Xi
Beijing sets October 25 as annual day to commemorate Taiwan’s restoration
National People’s Congress Standing Committee says designation strengthens ‘international community’s commitment to the one-China principle’. Beijing has formally designated October 25 as the day to
China creates Day of Taiwan’s Restoration as part of sovereignty claims over island
China said Friday it is creating a new holiday called the Commemoration Day of Taiwan’s Restoration, as part of its claims over the self-ruled island. The standing
Australian shipbuilder Civmec eyes joint Japan frigate project
Australian heavy construction and engineering company Civmec plans to focus more on naval shipbuilding, hoping to leverage the technology it has developed in its core
Security pact enhances Australia-India defense relations, upholds Indo-Pacific stability
Australia and India signed a security deal in October 2025 that enhances their commitment to preserve regional peace. “Australia and India are top-tier security partners