Asia Pacific

Germany’s TKMS signs submarine construction pact with Indian shipyard

TKMS' domestic shipyards are already busy making submarines for the sea services of Germany, Norway, Israel and Singapore.

22 hours ago

House Armed Services chair wants China spending bill, less Ukraine aid

Rep. Mike Rogers called for a China defense supplemental spending bill this year and indicated the House would approve Ukraine aid at lower levels.

2 days ago

A Philippine Coast Guard personnel, left, participate in a drill on board the PCG Melchora Aquino ship off the waters of Bataan, Philippines, Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

Training & Sim

US, Japanese, Philippine coast guard ships stage drills

U.S., Japanese and Philippine coast guard ships have staged law enforcement drills in waters near the disputed South China Sea.

Singapore’s defense minister warns of unchecked military spending

He also called for Japan to improve relations with China for the sake of regional stability, noting tension remains as a result of World War II.

2 days ago

Britain, Germany give update on future Indo-Pacific naval deployments

Britain’s Ben Wallace and Germany’s Oscar Pistorius were speaking at their respective plenaries during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

3 days ago

South Korea, Japan bank on improved ties to counter North Korea

The administration of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has sought stronger bilateral ties following years of a frosty relationship with Japan.

3 days ago

US defense secretary discusses upgrading India ties to counter China

The U.S. Defense Secretary discussed upgrading partnership with India as both countries grapple with China’s economic rise and rising belligerence.

3 days ago

China’s defense minister defends country’s response to ‘provocation’

Li questioned why foreign jets and naval vessels were operating so close to China and said foreign militaries should “mind your own business.”

4 days ago

Canada boosts Indo-Pacific naval deployments, military engagements

This will boost the size of the Royal Canadian Navy’s annual deployment to the Indo-Pacific from two to three ships.

5 days ago

Austin seeks meeting with China, says ‘right time to talk is now’

“The United States believes that open lines of communication with the People’s Republic of China are essential," Austin said.

5 days ago

China Ukraine envoy urges allies to ‘stop sending weapons’ to Kyiv

China Ukraine envoy's appeal comes as Washington and its European allies are ramping up supplies of missiles, tanks and other weapons to Ukrainian forces.

6 days ago

Australian prime minister backs US-China dialogue, talks AUKUS efforts

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also reiterated that the nation’s plan to acquire nuclear-powered submarines would contribute to stability.

6 days ago

New US Marine unit prepares for major role in the Philippines

The 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment has grown in size since last year, and its subordinate units are fully redesignated.

7 days ago

See the tech at Malaysia’s aerospace, maritime defense expo

LIMA 2023 saw the debut of the Chengdu J-10CY single-seat aerobatics aircraft of China's August 1st demonstration team.

9 days ago

Malaysia adds funds to troubled littoral combat ship program

Malaysia has reduced the number of ships it will receive under a revised contract, from six to five.

9 days ago

South Korean army's multiple launch rocket systems fire rockets during South Korea-U.S. joint military drills at Seungjin Fire Training Field in Pocheon, South Korea, Thursday, May 25, 2023.

US, South Korea troops hold large live-fire drills

The South Korean and U.S. militaries have conducted large live-fire drills near the border with North Korea.

2 weeks ago

Malaysia inks light combat jet, maritime patrol aircraft deals

The largest of the contracts was a deal for 18 Korean Aerospace Industries FA-50 light combat jets.

2 weeks ago

Biden seeks legislation to invest in Australia, UK defense industries

The Biden administration is asking Congress to make Australia and the U.K. eligible for U.S. Defense Production Act grants and loans as part of AUKUS.

2 weeks ago

South Korea launches first commercial-grade satellite

The domestically built three-stage Nuri rocket lifted off with a payload of eight satellites, including one to verify radar imaging technology.

2 weeks ago

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TKMS' domestic shipyards are already busy making submarines for the sea services of Germany, Norway, Israel and Singapore.

Rep. Mike Rogers called for a China defense supplemental spending bill this year and indicated the House would approve Ukraine aid at lower levels.

U.S., Japanese and Philippine coast guard ships have staged law enforcement drills in waters near the disputed South China Sea.

He also called for Japan to improve relations with China for the sake of regional stability, noting tension remains as a result of World War II.

Britain’s Ben Wallace and Germany’s Oscar Pistorius were speaking at their respective plenaries during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

The administration of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has sought stronger bilateral ties following years of a frosty relationship with Japan.

The U.S. Defense Secretary discussed upgrading partnership with India as both countries grapple with China’s economic rise and rising belligerence.

Li questioned why foreign jets and naval vessels were operating so close to China and said foreign militaries should “mind your own business.”

This will boost the size of the Royal Canadian Navy’s annual deployment to the Indo-Pacific from two to three ships.

“The United States believes that open lines of communication with the People’s Republic of China are essential," Austin said.

China Ukraine envoy's appeal comes as Washington and its European allies are ramping up supplies of missiles, tanks and other weapons to Ukrainian forces.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also reiterated that the nation’s plan to acquire nuclear-powered submarines would contribute to stability.

The 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment has grown in size since last year, and its subordinate units are fully redesignated.

LIMA 2023 saw the debut of the Chengdu J-10CY single-seat aerobatics aircraft of China's August 1st demonstration team.

Malaysia has reduced the number of ships it will receive under a revised contract, from six to five.

The South Korean and U.S. militaries have conducted large live-fire drills near the border with North Korea.

The largest of the contracts was a deal for 18 Korean Aerospace Industries FA-50 light combat jets.

The Biden administration is asking Congress to make Australia and the U.K. eligible for U.S. Defense Production Act grants and loans as part of AUKUS.

The domestically built three-stage Nuri rocket lifted off with a payload of eight satellites, including one to verify radar imaging technology.