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Japan and South Korea at odds over tactics for North Korea denuclearization
The Japanese defense minister cautioned against rewarding North Korea for merely agreeing to a dialogue, while the defense minister of South Korea (perhaps understandably) adopted a softer line.
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Mattis accuses China of acts of ‘intimidation and coersion’
China’s actions in the South China Sea also spurred the decision to uninvite the country from participation in a multinational naval exercise.
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China shares hot seat with North Korea for the upcoming Shangri-La Dialogue
Topics will include challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, as well as deescalating the North Korean crisis.
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This Russian unit is being blamed for downing Malaysian Flight MH17
The Dutch-led team investigating the shooting down of a Malaysian airliner over Ukraine in 2014 has named the Russian military unit suspected of providing the missile system that shot down the aircraft.
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Philippines to receive Cobra helicopter gunships from Jordan
This marks the first time the Philippines will operate dedicated attack helicopters.
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Show of force? China lands bombers on South China Sea airfield
The Chinese Ministry of National Defense said several bombers of various types, including the improved Xian H-6K, carried out landing and take offs at an island airfield following simulated strikes on targets at sea.
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Why is China expanding its air base 160 miles from Taiwan?
China is adding facilities to the airbase on the East China Sea coast, potentially providing the infrastructure to permanently base combat aircraft closer to islands of which both China and Japan claim ownership.
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How far can China’s long-range missiles reach in the South China Sea?
China’s deployment of long-range missiles to its artificial islands in the disputed South China Sea could further consolidate and enhance the country’s physical control over the region.
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Japan eyes Franco-German maritime patrol aircraft requirement despite export setbacks
The move is part of the island nation’s efforts to secure its first major arms sale since a self-imposed ban on arms exports following World War II was lifted four years ago.
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Incoming US Pacific Command chief wants to increase presence near China
Due to the distances involved in the Indo-Pacific, Adm. Philip Davidson stressed that the U.S. cannot solely rely on surge forces from the continental United States to deter Chinese aggression.
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Japan and South Korea at odds over tactics for North Korea denuclearization
The Japanese defense minister cautioned against rewarding North Korea for merely agreeing to a dialogue, while the defense minister of South Korea (perhaps understandably) adopted a softer line.
-
Mattis accuses China of acts of ‘intimidation and coersion’
China’s actions in the South China Sea also spurred the decision to uninvite the country from participation in a multinational naval exercise.
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China shares hot seat with North Korea for the upcoming Shangri-La Dialogue
Topics will include challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, as well as deescalating the North Korean crisis.
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This Russian unit is being blamed for downing Malaysian Flight MH17
The Dutch-led team investigating the shooting down of a Malaysian airliner over Ukraine in 2014 has named the Russian military unit suspected of providing the missile system that shot down the aircraft.
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Philippines to receive Cobra helicopter gunships from Jordan
This marks the first time the Philippines will operate dedicated attack helicopters.
-
Show of force? China lands bombers on South China Sea airfield
The Chinese Ministry of National Defense said several bombers of various types, including the improved Xian H-6K, carried out landing and take offs at an island airfield following simulated strikes on targets at sea.
-
Why is China expanding its air base 160 miles from Taiwan?
China is adding facilities to the airbase on the East China Sea coast, potentially providing the infrastructure to permanently base combat aircraft closer to islands of which both China and Japan claim ownership.
-
How far can China’s long-range missiles reach in the South China Sea?
China’s deployment of long-range missiles to its artificial islands in the disputed South China Sea could further consolidate and enhance the country’s physical control over the region.
-
Japan eyes Franco-German maritime patrol aircraft requirement despite export setbacks
The move is part of the island nation’s efforts to secure its first major arms sale since a self-imposed ban on arms exports following World War II was lifted four years ago.
-
Incoming US Pacific Command chief wants to increase presence near China
Due to the distances involved in the Indo-Pacific, Adm. Philip Davidson stressed that the U.S. cannot solely rely on surge forces from the continental United States to deter Chinese aggression.
-
Japan and South Korea at odds over tactics for North Korea denuclearization
The Japanese defense minister cautioned against rewarding North Korea for merely agreeing to a dialogue, while the defense minister of South Korea (perhaps understandably) adopted a softer line.
-
Mattis accuses China of acts of ‘intimidation and coersion’
China’s actions in the South China Sea also spurred the decision to uninvite the country from participation in a multinational naval exercise.
-
China shares hot seat with North Korea for the upcoming Shangri-La Dialogue
Topics will include challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, as well as deescalating the North Korean crisis.
-
This Russian unit is being blamed for downing Malaysian Flight MH17
The Dutch-led team investigating the shooting down of a Malaysian airliner over Ukraine in 2014 has named the Russian military unit suspected of providing the missile system that shot down the aircraft.
-
Philippines to receive Cobra helicopter gunships from Jordan
This marks the first time the Philippines will operate dedicated attack helicopters.
-
Show of force? China lands bombers on South China Sea airfield
The Chinese Ministry of National Defense said several bombers of various types, including the improved Xian H-6K, carried out landing and take offs at an island airfield following simulated strikes on targets at sea.
-
Why is China expanding its air base 160 miles from Taiwan?
China is adding facilities to the airbase on the East China Sea coast, potentially providing the infrastructure to permanently base combat aircraft closer to islands of which both China and Japan claim ownership.
-
How far can China’s long-range missiles reach in the South China Sea?
China’s deployment of long-range missiles to its artificial islands in the disputed South China Sea could further consolidate and enhance the country’s physical control over the region.
-
Japan eyes Franco-German maritime patrol aircraft requirement despite export setbacks
The move is part of the island nation’s efforts to secure its first major arms sale since a self-imposed ban on arms exports following World War II was lifted four years ago.
-
Incoming US Pacific Command chief wants to increase presence near China
Due to the distances involved in the Indo-Pacific, Adm. Philip Davidson stressed that the U.S. cannot solely rely on surge forces from the continental United States to deter Chinese aggression.
