India says China has scaled back troop numbers along their border
Both countries had amassed tens of thousands of troops along their poorly demarcated Himalayan border following a deadly clash in 2020.
Asia Pacific
Japanese Global Hawk drone splashes down in crash
A Japanese Global Hawk drone nosedived into the Sea of Japan this week, instantly slashing the country’s fleet of these drones by a third.
China warns US space weapons could fuel arms race
China urged the United States to halt its military build-up in outer space after Washington acknowledged it has weapons deployed in orbit.
US Marine Stand-In Forces in the Pacific worry China, report details
The Marine Corps' plan to reorganize for small-unit expeditionary warfare has sparked concern among some Chinese naval officers, a recent report details.
US, South Korean officials to broach thorny Hormuz mission at talks this week
The meeting comes at a tense time in the U.S.-South Korean alliance, with Seoul in no position to turn down a U.S. request for help, according to analysts.
China changes law to mobilize all resources in case of conflict. Should neighbors worry?
China’s military will get every possible resource from the home front if needed during a war, according to a change in the law to take effect in October.
India puts domestic industry at heart of new military equipment orders
India will source nearly all of $11.6 billion worth of recently approved military hardware from domestic manufacturers, the government said.
South Korea supercharges defense budget to record levels
South Korea's record defense budget comes amid disparaging comments about Seoul's alliance with the United States by its president, Donald Trump.
Opinion
Chinese military analysts can’t wait for the US Navy’s battleship era
A PLA assessment of the proposed Trump-class battleships probes for weaknesses.
How a middling Chinese guided-missile frigate unnerves Japan, Taiwan and the US
China’s navy has introduced a new guided-missile frigate designed for coastal as well as open-sea attacks.
After 286 days at sea, USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Thailand
The USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in Thailand on Wednesday morning after more than 200 days at sea.
USS Abraham Lincoln’s visit to Thailand lifts hope and sex-tourism risk
The USS Abraham Lincoln will visit Thailand this week. Thai officials are anticipating an economic boost but warning of sexual exploitation risks.
New Zealand ground forces drill to dock onto larger armies
Kiwi ground forces train to integrate their units with larger armies, Australia's especially, for maximum effect in battle.
India turns to private sector to ramp up missile production
Fearing bottlenecks, India has approved the transfer of technologies for conventional missile systems from a state-run organization to private companies.
Japan approves mass production of 3D-printed interceptor drones
Japan’s defense-procurement agency has signed a mass production procurement agreement for interceptor drones made using 3D printers.
Rolls-Royce, Safran vie for India’s next-generation fighter engine
New Delhi wants access to a critical fighter engine technology available to only a handful of countries.
First North Korea-Russia road bridge nearly complete, symbolizing new era of military cooperation
The first-ever road bridge linking North Korea and Russia across the Tumen River appears close to completion, according to satellite imagery reviewed by De
