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China now strong enough for a surprise move in the Indo-Pacific
The cost of an American counter-move may become too high, according to the Sydney-based United States Studies Centre.
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Trump OKs F-16 sale to Taiwan amid China tensions
The Trump administration has informally green lit a potential major arms sale to Taiwan involving dozens of new Lockheed Martin F-16V fighter jets.
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Japan’s new amphibious brigade launches beach landings during Talisman Sabre drills
One amphibious landing was a large-scale, extended operation designed to outmaneuver an entrenched, capable opposition force.
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Japan’s election result unlikely to stop Aegis Ashore deployment despite controversy
Opposition to the proposed deployment of Aegis Ashore cites health concerns from radar and electromagnetic emissions, as well as fear that the system could become a target in an armed conflict.
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Thailand approved to acquire Stryker infantry carriers
Thailand, a U.S. ally in the region, has in recent years bought a number of armored vehicles from China.
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Japan wants to be an official F-35 partner. The Pentagon plans to say no.
Defense News has obtained a letter from Japan’s Ministry of Defense asking how to transition from F-35 buyer, to full-fledged partner.
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China: US ‘in pursuit of absolute military superiority’
That said, China’s latest defense white paper reserved stronger criticism for the government in Taiwan, which it accused of having “gone further down the path of separatism.”
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See Japanese, US forces assault a beach during the Talisman Sabre exercise
This year’s Talisman Sabre exercise saw the largest Japanese contingent since it began participating in 2015, with two warships, four helicopters, several vehicles and a sizable troop contingent.
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Bell, Boeing position for Australian helicopter gunship program
The government’s acquisition announcement has taken observers by surprise, as it was widely expected that Australia would persist with operating its Tiger fleet for a little while longer.
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Singapore wants to dump its four old Boeing tankers
As the KC-135s were built in the United States, any disposal method will need the approval of the U.S. government before proceeding.
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China now strong enough for a surprise move in the Indo-Pacific
The cost of an American counter-move may become too high, according to the Sydney-based United States Studies Centre.
-
Trump OKs F-16 sale to Taiwan amid China tensions
The Trump administration has informally green lit a potential major arms sale to Taiwan involving dozens of new Lockheed Martin F-16V fighter jets.
-
Japan’s new amphibious brigade launches beach landings during Talisman Sabre drills
One amphibious landing was a large-scale, extended operation designed to outmaneuver an entrenched, capable opposition force.
-
Japan’s election result unlikely to stop Aegis Ashore deployment despite controversy
Opposition to the proposed deployment of Aegis Ashore cites health concerns from radar and electromagnetic emissions, as well as fear that the system could become a target in an armed conflict.
-
Thailand approved to acquire Stryker infantry carriers
Thailand, a U.S. ally in the region, has in recent years bought a number of armored vehicles from China.
-
Japan wants to be an official F-35 partner. The Pentagon plans to say no.
Defense News has obtained a letter from Japan’s Ministry of Defense asking how to transition from F-35 buyer, to full-fledged partner.
-
China: US ‘in pursuit of absolute military superiority’
That said, China’s latest defense white paper reserved stronger criticism for the government in Taiwan, which it accused of having “gone further down the path of separatism.”
-
See Japanese, US forces assault a beach during the Talisman Sabre exercise
This year’s Talisman Sabre exercise saw the largest Japanese contingent since it began participating in 2015, with two warships, four helicopters, several vehicles and a sizable troop contingent.
-
Bell, Boeing position for Australian helicopter gunship program
The government’s acquisition announcement has taken observers by surprise, as it was widely expected that Australia would persist with operating its Tiger fleet for a little while longer.
-
Singapore wants to dump its four old Boeing tankers
As the KC-135s were built in the United States, any disposal method will need the approval of the U.S. government before proceeding.
-
China now strong enough for a surprise move in the Indo-Pacific
The cost of an American counter-move may become too high, according to the Sydney-based United States Studies Centre.
-
Trump OKs F-16 sale to Taiwan amid China tensions
The Trump administration has informally green lit a potential major arms sale to Taiwan involving dozens of new Lockheed Martin F-16V fighter jets.
-
Japan’s new amphibious brigade launches beach landings during Talisman Sabre drills
One amphibious landing was a large-scale, extended operation designed to outmaneuver an entrenched, capable opposition force.
-
Japan’s election result unlikely to stop Aegis Ashore deployment despite controversy
Opposition to the proposed deployment of Aegis Ashore cites health concerns from radar and electromagnetic emissions, as well as fear that the system could become a target in an armed conflict.
-
Thailand approved to acquire Stryker infantry carriers
Thailand, a U.S. ally in the region, has in recent years bought a number of armored vehicles from China.
-
Japan wants to be an official F-35 partner. The Pentagon plans to say no.
Defense News has obtained a letter from Japan’s Ministry of Defense asking how to transition from F-35 buyer, to full-fledged partner.
-
China: US ‘in pursuit of absolute military superiority’
That said, China’s latest defense white paper reserved stronger criticism for the government in Taiwan, which it accused of having “gone further down the path of separatism.”
-
See Japanese, US forces assault a beach during the Talisman Sabre exercise
This year’s Talisman Sabre exercise saw the largest Japanese contingent since it began participating in 2015, with two warships, four helicopters, several vehicles and a sizable troop contingent.
-
Bell, Boeing position for Australian helicopter gunship program
The government’s acquisition announcement has taken observers by surprise, as it was widely expected that Australia would persist with operating its Tiger fleet for a little while longer.
-
Singapore wants to dump its four old Boeing tankers
As the KC-135s were built in the United States, any disposal method will need the approval of the U.S. government before proceeding.













