From Bradley to Booker: US Army invests $760m in combat vehicles to boost force
The US Army is rigorously modernizing its fleet of next-generation combat vehicles by purchasing advanced ground systems. The service is enhancing its ground force capabilities
The Ko Wen-je Case Points to Deeper Problems in Taiwan Politics
The allegations against the former presidential candidate raise questions about pervasive corruption at all levels of government – particularly in the property development sector.Sitting in
U.S. committed to Bangladesh economic growth, to give $202m more in aid
The 6th amendment of ‘The Development Objective Grant Agreement’ (DOAG) has been signed between Bangladesh and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in
Japanese-Uyghur lawmaker calls for harder line on China
Japan’s first lawmaker of Uyghur heritage is urging her country to take a stronger position on China’s human rights record, while also calling for a
Philippines sends replacement ship to Sabina Shoal, vows continued presence
The Philippines said it was sending a vessel to Sabina Shoal to replace a coast guard ship that returned to port on Sunday after a
Japan set to provide aid for South Pacific telecom infrastructure
Japan’s government and private sector will offer support for communications infrastructure in Pacific island countries, starting with a data center and telecom project in Palau,
Port Ops Ensures Safe Haven on Korean Peninsula
When the amphibious landing dock ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) and her embarked Marine Expeditionary Unit pulls into port in Busan, Republic of Korea
The Logic of China’s Careful Defense Industry Purge
Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) was investigated as part of China’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign targeting the military-industrial sector. Reports indicated that this crackdown, which began in
Japan’s Largest Warship JS Kaga Will Conduct F-35B Onboard Operation Tests off the California Coast
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has announced its helicopter carrier JS Kaga (DDH 184) will conduct on-board operational tests of Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II multirole
AUKUS and the real meaning of strategic sovereignty
In Australia, unlike Britain or the United States, AUKUS is subjected to a relentless barrage of criticism from various quarters. This is more than a