US preps massive weapons package for Taiwan valued at over $10 billion
China’s Foreign Ministry attacked the move, saying it would violate diplomatic agreements between China and the United States.
Asia Pacific
Vietnam nears completion of militarized South China Sea outposts
Vietnam has revved up South China Sea land reclamation efforts this year, beginning construction on eight previously untouched Spratly Islands features.
What tech was used in India’s nuclear-capable ICBM test launch?
The launch brings the weapon one step closer to its induction into the Indian Army’s Strategic Forces Command.
What’s the frequency, Putin? 5 questions about Russia’s EW capability
To understand electronic warfare, we must first understand how Russia has adapted and trained to fight for supremacy of the electromagnetic spectrum.
US moves to justify sail-by operations in South China Sea
A senior U.S. Navy officer has pushed back against suggestions at a regional security summit that freedom of navigation operations in the South China Sea have been ineffective.
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.
Russia has plans for its future nuclear subs, and it involves hypersonic missiles
Naval rearmament has been a key focus of Russian military rearmament for the past decade.
Trump visa limits could hurt American tech
New rules for Chinese students could limit their interaction with U.S.-born technology, such as AI. But is that a good thing?
South Korea to reboot training helicopter acquisition
Multiple industry sources say the TH-X negotiations broke down mainly because of cost concerns.
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.
