U.S. & Korean Forces strengthen mission-support readiness during joint training
The hands-on exercise offered U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Army personnel the opportunity to strengthen mutual understanding, refine operational procedures, and reinforce their
How much of a threat is China to Japan?
Japan has accused China of expanding its military reach and threatening regional stability. For the first time, Tokyo says a Chinese military aircraft entered its
China protests to Philippines over Taiwan, maritime and security issues
China has lodged “stern representations” to the Philippines over recent “negative moves” concerning Taiwan, as well as maritime and security issues, a Chinese foreign ministry
Taiwan says it will not provoke confrontation with China
Taiwan does not seek conflict with China and will not provoke confrontation, but Beijing’s “aggressive” military posturing is counterproductive, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said on
Carrier USS Carl Vinson Now in the South China Sea; China Steps Up Military, Drone Flights Near Taiwan
The U.S. Navy’s Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group entered the South China Sea on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Chinese reconnaissance flights as Taiwan conducts annual counter-invasion drills.
Chinese state-sponsored cyberattacks target Taiwan semiconductor industry — security firm says motivation of three separate campaigns ‘most likely espionage’
Chinese-linked hackers have intensified cyber-espionage efforts against Taiwan’s semiconductor industry and financial analysts, conducting coordinated attacks between March and June 2025, with some operations still
Manila, Seoul elevate defense ties with combat aircraft acquisition
he Philippines will buy 12 South Korean-made FA-50 Block 70 light combat aircraft under a $700 million agreement that will double Manila’s FA-50 fleet and
Allies and Partners advance critical mineral strategies amid China’s export restrictions
Allies and Partners are intensifying efforts to secure critical mineral supply chains as China expands its export restrictions on commodities essential for next-generation defense technologies
China seeks to control Southeast Asia via ploy to back nuclear weapons treaty, analysts say
China reportedly agreed in July 2025 to sign a Southeast Asian treaty banning nuclear weapons in the region. The Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ)
U.S., the Philippines Conduct Maritime Cooperative Activity
This iteration builds upon previous MCAs and continued operations together, strengthening the interoperability of our defense/armed forces doctrines, tactics, techniques, and procedures. MCAs are conducted