Japan’s Cabinet OKs record defense spending
Japan’s Cabinet has approved a record defense budget exceeding $58 billion for 2026 to fortify the nation’s strike-back capability and coastal defense with long-range cruise
South Korean shipbuilding anchors Philippines’ naval modernization
The Philippine Navy is commissioning new South Korean-made warships as part of a rapid modernization spurred by China’s aggression in the South China Sea. The
Beijing warns of war over Taiwan ruling party’s move to rebrand cross-strait relations law
A proposal by Taiwanese lawmakers to amend legislation relating to cross-strait affairs is a move aimed at “de jure independence” for the island and heightens
Trump seen as top global risk in 2026 as US slips further behind China
The US is in danger of falling increasingly behind China in 2026 as the Asian giant tightens its grip on drones, battery storage, robots and
Chinese company reportedly preparing drone-making apparatus for North Korea
Chinese manufacturer’s social media post that describes exporting a drone assembly line to North Korea has raised concern that the transfer would violate a United
Japan’s Cabinet OKs record defense spending
Japan’s Cabinet has approved a record defense budget exceeding $58 billion for 2026 to fortify the nation’s strike-back capability and coastal defense with long-range cruise
China bans military-use exports to key US ally as Taiwan tensions rise
China on Tuesday banned exports of goods that could be used for military purposes to Japan, a move that escalates tensions between Beijing and a key
Taiwan says China’s war games sought to undermine global support for the island
China’s war game exercises around Taiwan last week were part of a campaign to counter growing international support for the island and an attempt to
U.S. sets stage for deepening defense engagement in 2026
The United States will continue building on its defense momentum in the Indo-Pacific throughout 2026, with an anticipated expansion of bilateral and multilateral exercises. Given
America’s raid on Venezuela reveals the limits of China’s reach
THE FINAL foreign visitors to meet Nicolás Maduro in Caracas—prior to his unscheduled rendezvous with American troops—were senior Chinese diplomats. Just hours before he was snatched from his