Asia Pacific

What China’s increasing use of military over diplomacy means for US

The change follows a decades-long modernization of China's military to create a "world class" force

US faces hurdles next year for Guam’s missile defense, experts warn

Pentagon leaders say 2024 will be a key year for the Army to bolster defenses around Guam, a critically strategic island in the Indo-Pacific region.

Ukraine aid in peril as Senate Republicans walk out of heated briefing

A procedural vote on Ukraine aid is expected to fail after Republicans walked out of a briefing amid an unrelated immigration policy spat.

South Korea picks Embraer’s C-390 for military transport aircraft

South Korea now joins Portugal, Hungary, the Netherlands, Austria and the Czech Republic in selecting the plane.

Opinion

The Pentagon needs fresh ideas for evading Taiwan logistics pitfalls

U.S. leaders must craft an integrated approach to airpower in the Indo-Pacific that accounts for an inherently unfavorable geography.

NATO deepens cyber coalition with Asian partners

Alliance officials work to coordinate their virtual defenses with like-minded governments in Japan and South-Korea.

Bill urges Pentagon to speed JADC2 transition in focus on Indo-Pacific

The new legislation motivates “the right people and programs at the Pentagon to deploy needed strategies in a transformative way,” said Rep. Darrell Issa.

Poll finds strong support for arming Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

A Reagan Institute poll found high public support for arming friendly U.S. countries and high military spending as Congress negotiates a giant aid package.

Senate Democrats eye Israel conditions in latest defense package snarl

Biden proposed no Israel aid conditions in his supplemental request but called the idea “a worthwhile thought” on Friday.

German air force plans major Asia-Pacific tour in 2024

France and Spain are also slated to send aircraft for training visits, putting a "European face" on the summer deployment, the German air force chief said.

North Korea claims it successfully put spy satellite into orbit

North Korea claimed Wednesday to have successfully placed a spy satellite into orbit with its third launch attempt this year.

India, Australia to hold talks to boost defense ties

India and Australia are part of the Quad, an alliance that includes Japan and the United States, which aims to counter China’s rising influence in Asia.

China, Pakistan wrap up naval drill featuring sub, high-tech destroyer

India is likely concerned about the submarine's presence, an expert tells Defense News.

Here’s when the US Navy plans to sell subs to Australia under AUKUS

The Navy has revealed a timeline to sell used Virginia submarines and a new boat as part of a trilateral security arrangement.

UAE, Korea Aerospace Industries enter talks for KUH-1E helicopter buy

The United Arab Emirates is negotiating the purchase of South Korean helicopters, with the aim of signing a deal by year’s end.

Taiwanese troops may be on their way to train on US soil

A Capitol Hill commission says Taiwanese troops should train in the U.S., but plans may already be in the works.