Taiwan-US ‘firepower’ center to hone asymmetric warfare tactics
Taiwan, for its part, would contribute “elite troops,” and Washington might assign personnel in Guam or elsewhere in the Indo-Pacific region to help.
Asia Pacific
China appears set on militarizing another reef in the South China Sea
Beijing recently demonstrated the use of hundreds of fishing boats to support future combat operations against Taiwan.
India’s on-again, off-again aerial tanker saga edges closer to an end
In the meantime, the Indian Air Force’s tanker fleet comprising six Ilyushin Il-78MKI aircraft acquired from Uzbekistan in 2003-2004, is running on fumes.
Taiwan leaders face pushback on massive defense budget mechanics
Without approval of a special budget, analysts said, Taiwan’s government must shift money from other departments at the risk of upsetting constituents.
China calls Trump battleship ‘easier target’ amid mixed US reception
Some analysts have suggested the battleship proposal may ultimately not be realistic and instead a move by Trump to jolt awake U.S. shipbuilders.
How tiny Singapore ties China and Taiwan in training for war
The project’s continuation, while low-key and under pressure before 2020 from China to end it or move it to a Chinese location, strengthens Taiwan’s image.
Former US sailor sentenced to 16 years for selling ship intel to China
Over a span of 18 months, Wei sent photos and videos of the Essex, advised on the location of various ships and shared information on the Essex's weapons.
Chinese drill near Taiwan seen as test run for blockade, message to US
China's drill in waters near Taiwan in December are seen as a test run for a blockade and a message to the United States.
Japan decries Chinese export restrictions that could cripple defenses
China did not stipulate covered items, but experts believe the restrictions could affect rare earth minerals, a potential Achilles' heel for Japan.
India boosts Southeast Asia military ties, Indo-Pacific role
India is tightening military ties with Southeast Asian countries with deals to sell advanced missiles and enhancing security cooperation.
North Korea says latest tests involve hypersonic weapons system
North Korea reported on the drill a day after its neighbors said they detected multiple ballistic missile launches and accused the North of provocation.
Thailand’s tilt toward China tests treaty alliance with US
Thailand’s drift toward China over the past decade is turning the longstanding alliance with the U.S. into something of a paper tiger, some analysts argue.
Philippine Navy scrambles to shield vital undersea cables from spies
Numerous submarine cables crisscross the Philippines’ underwater domain, connecting Southeast Asia to the United States, India and Hong Kong.
Pacifist Japan moving from exclusive self-defense to military buildup
Officials say the buildup is necessary to deter China and make Japan’s military more self-reliant.
China stages military drills around Taiwan to warn ‘external forces’
The drills came after Beijing expressed anger at what could be the largest-ever U.S. arms sale to the self-ruled territory.
China sanctions 20 US defense companies over arms sales to Taiwan
The announcement of the U.S. arms sale to Taiwan, valued at more than $10 billion, has drawn the ire of Beijing.
Japan’s Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China
Japan's draft defense budget for fiscal 2026 is up 9.4% from 2025.
