Asia Pacific

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.

6 hours ago

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.

35 hours ago

Europe

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.

This photo provided by the North Korean government, shows what it says a launch of the newly developed Chollima-1 rocket carrying the Malligyong-1 satellite at the Sohae Satellite Launching Ground, on May 31, 2023.

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.

9 days ago

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.

10 days ago

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.

13 days ago

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.

14 days ago

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.

2 weeks ago

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.

2 weeks ago

US, India defense officials meet to talk regional security

India’s relationship with China has deteriorated since 2020, when Indian and Chinese troops clashed along their disputed border.

2 weeks ago

Unit cost of Army watercraft more than twice the original price

The service is willing to accept the risk of a more expensive watercraft due to its importance in the Indo-Pacific, its acquisition chief said.

3 weeks ago

US, Japan navies stage aircraft carrier meetup in Western Pacific

The gathering was meant to telegraph to would-be adversaries that the two allies can quickly mass forces at sea, officials said.

3 weeks ago

Japan delivers radar to Philippines amid tension in South China Sea

The new warning and control radar system, FPS-3ME, can detect multiple fighter jets and ballistic missiles.

3 weeks ago

Spain’s Navantia teams with Australian shipbuilders for corvette offer

The Tasman class of vessels would be manufactured at a new shipbuilding hub in Western Australia, according to the company.

3 weeks ago

Rep. Mike Gallagher previews plans to deter China from invading Taiwan

The chair of the House's China-focused panel discussed ways to deter Beijing in the Taiwan Strait and what's in store for the year ahead.

3 weeks ago

Navy takes early steps with Australian, UK vendors on shared sub work

The U.S. Navy is increasing its submarine work with Australian and British firms, even as it awaits passage of four key measures to enable AUKUS.

4 weeks ago

Seoul believes North Korea sent Russia over a million artillery shells

South Korea's top spy agency said the amount would last Moscow's forces about two months in Ukraine, according to a lawmaker briefed on the assessment.

4 weeks ago

GOP hawks praise new House speaker amid Ukraine, budget uncertainty

The House elected Mike Johnson as the new speaker. He has the confidence of defense hawks, but GOP uncertainty remains over Ukraine aid and the budget.

5 weeks ago

Pakistan launches Ghauri ballistic missile in test of readiness

But the country has replaced the weapon with the more advanced and survivable Shaheen series of solid-fuel ballistic missiles.

5 weeks ago

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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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

India’s relationship with China has deteriorated since 2020, when Indian and Chinese troops clashed along their disputed border.

The service is willing to accept the risk of a more expensive watercraft due to its importance in the Indo-Pacific, its acquisition chief said.

The gathering was meant to telegraph to would-be adversaries that the two allies can quickly mass forces at sea, officials said.

The new warning and control radar system, FPS-3ME, can detect multiple fighter jets and ballistic missiles.

The Tasman class of vessels would be manufactured at a new shipbuilding hub in Western Australia, according to the company.

The chair of the House's China-focused panel discussed ways to deter Beijing in the Taiwan Strait and what's in store for the year ahead.

The U.S. Navy is increasing its submarine work with Australian and British firms, even as it awaits passage of four key measures to enable AUKUS.

South Korea's top spy agency said the amount would last Moscow's forces about two months in Ukraine, according to a lawmaker briefed on the assessment.

The House elected Mike Johnson as the new speaker. He has the confidence of defense hawks, but GOP uncertainty remains over Ukraine aid and the budget.

But the country has replaced the weapon with the more advanced and survivable Shaheen series of solid-fuel ballistic missiles.