Japanese, U.S. forces conclude maritime anti-mine exercises
Japanese and United States maritime forces recently completed a series of three exercises to clear waterways of simulated explosive hazards, both floating and on the
South Korea continues push for talks with North Korea
The Republic of Korea (ROK) is seeking renewed dialogue with North Korea and wants Allies and Partners to support its diplomatic effort. Restoring communication with
Indo-Pacific defense leaders pledge advancements, bolster shared security vision
Defense leaders from Australia, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States strengthened alliances and partnerships as they bolstered Indo-Pacific security and stability during December
Pentagon To Contract Fleet Of Seaplanes For The Pacific
When a near-final draft of the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) dropped over two weeks ago, one of the oddest things that grabbed our attention
Japan denies receiving notice from China before jet radar incident
Japan’s defense minister denied receiving navigational warnings from China regarding its naval training exercise prior to Saturday’s incident in which a Chinese military aircraft targeted its radar at Self-Defense Forces
Chinese Fighter Jet Exports Set To Grow Significantly
China’s military aerospace sector is clearly in a period of rapid growth and innovation right now. As it continues to roll out new combat aircraft designs, crewed and
How the 2025 Central Economic Work Conference Shapes China’s Economic Development
The Central Economic Conference was held in Beijing on Wednesday and Thursday, December 10 and 11, 2025, to discuss all aspects of the anticipated reforms
Ukraine Drones Hit Moscow Area, Spark Fire South of Capital
Ukraine launched overnight drone attacks that targeted Moscow and several Russian regions, Russian officials said. At least three drones were downed over the capital, while
Assessment of Turkey’s indigenous Tayfun Block-4 missile hypersonic claims
Missile Debut: At the IDEF 2025 international defense show in Istanbul, Turkish defense company Roketsan unveiled its first hypersonic missile, Tayfun Block-4, in July 2025. Tayfun
Trump’s Ambassador Recall Deepens U.S. Diplomatic Gaps in Africa
U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to recall multiple ambassadors has sharply reduced Washington’s diplomatic footprint across sub-Saharan Africa, leaving the United States without top-level representation