Chinese navy live-fire drills a ‘timely and forceful response’ to Philippines’ tilt to US
PLA warships simulate attacks on ‘armed enemy fishing boats’ in South China Sea ahead of annual Balikatan military exercises
War games mimicking ‘complex battlefield environments’ show Beijing wants to bolster territorial claims in recent maritime disputes.
Taiwan races to catch up with mainland China’s military drone capabilities
As the island’s defence ministry lays out ambitious plans for local and US-made drones, observers warn it is at least five years behind
Operator training and recruitment as well as a joint effort by defence and civilian sectors to boost mass production capacity will be crucial.
Will China’s fourth aircraft carrier steer towards troubled waters in Asia and challenge the US Navy?
The US Navy has an edge over its Chinese counterparts in terms of firepower and access to its supply bases in the region, analysts say
Smaller Asian countries can learn from the Ukraine war and deploy assets such as drones and sea mines to counter China’s expanding naval presence.
Asia’s terrorism surge: from Pakistan to Russia, Isis-K awakens sleeper cells – as Chinese interests come under fire
Using Afghanistan as a base, Isis cells have hit targets in Russia, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey this year, spurred on by outrage over Israel’s Gaza war
Pakistan blames the Afghan Taliban for its inaction against the group, as well as the Baloch militants striking Chinese interests in South Asia.
First U.S.-Japan-Philippines trilateral to address China's 'gray zone' tactics,Leaders seek to deepen economic ties as Beijing tests American treaty commitments
U.S. President Joe Biden will add to his collection of "mini lateral" gatherings of allies and partners when he hosts Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Washington on April 11 for their first trilateral summit.
Unlike the Quad grouping of the U.S., Japan, India and Australia -- and unlike the AUKUS security partnership of the Australia, the U.K. and the U.S. -- the new trilateral does not have an announced name or acronym.
Chinese state media stoked allegation Taiwan President Tsai would flee war
Taiwan’s outgoing President Tsai Ing-wen plans to flee in an American plane if war erupts with China, according to an unsubstantiated report first published in 2021 and echoed in the run-up to the island’s January 2024 general election.
According to another story, Ms Tsai gave her confidantes VIP “run away” passes.
Japan greenlights its defense industry
The nation opens doors to military equipment exports while trying to honor its pacifist ideals
Japan is slowly unshackling its defense industries. The Cabinet of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida recently agreed to ease defense equipment transfer rules to allow exports of next-generation fighter jets it is jointly developing with the United Kingdom and Italy. This follows other steps that allow Japanese companies to participate more fully in the global market for defense equipment.
It is the right decision. Japan must loosen restrictions that have undercut the ability of its companies to compete in this sector. There are limits, however, to how far liberalization should go. Participation in international defense projects ensures that Japan stays on the cutting edge of technology innovation, as well as remains a reliable and credible ally and security partner.
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