China, US step up military activities near Taiwan There was a noticeable uptick in the People’s Liberation Army’s typical air activity inside Taiwan’ air defense identification zone, which usually amounts to a handful of aircraft daily. 8 hours ago
China boosting naval footprint at its southern tip, new satellite images suggest The steps would considerably beef up Beijing's capabilities in the region and reinforce China’s already massive power imbalance against the other claimants to the disputed islands and features in the South China Sea. 4 days ago
See the weapons at North Korea’s latest military parade North Korea displayed new submarine-launched ballistic missiles under development and other military hardware in a parade that underlined leader Kim Jong Un’s defiant calls to expand the country’s nuclear weapons program. January 15
Hanwha-led team launches Redback vehicle for Australian Army competition Hanwha-led Team Redback officially launched its Redback infantry fighting vehicle ahead of delivering three for evaluation trials. January 12
Japan releases record-high budget, but not all programs made the cut Japan's Finance Ministry approved a budget of $51.5 billion for the Defense Ministry, which is $3.5 billion lower that the Defense Ministry requested in September. December 21, 2020
Report estimates Chinese nuclear stockpile at 350 warheads These weapons include hypersonic missiles, silo-based and road-mobile intercontinental ballistic missiles, and their submarine-launched equivalents. December 14, 2020
Asia-Pacific militaries bet on unmanned systems to meet regional challenges Asia-Pacific nations are embracing the use of unmanned solutions for maritime missions, with several nations bordering the Pacific Ocean and with extensive littorals either operating or planning to acquire unmanned systems for use in the domain. November 30, 2020
Japan launches first ship of new frigate class The frigate will also be equipped with anti-mine and anti-submarine sonars, and have a hangar for operating license-produced Seahawk helicopters. November 19, 2020
First batch of Polish Black Hawk helos arrive in the Philippines The Philippines has taken delivery of the first of 16 Polish-built S-70i Black Hawk transport helicopter it has on order, with another due to arrive in the next month. November 10, 2020
Japan names contractor to build its future fighter jet Japan is determined to restart its indigenous fighter aircraft capabilities, and the company it selected to build its F-X aircraft is the only local one with the relevant experience. October 30, 2020
With new Air Force One planes still bare, Biden will choose between the jet’s classic livery or a fresh paint scheme