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Japan’s new amphibious brigade launches beach landings during Talisman Sabre drills
One amphibious landing was a large-scale, extended operation designed to outmaneuver an entrenched, capable opposition force.
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State clears $1.5 billion in arms sales for Egypt, South Korea and Canada
The deals cover support for Egyptian boats, South Korean drones and Canadian radios.
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Japan’s election result unlikely to stop Aegis Ashore deployment despite controversy
Opposition to the proposed deployment of Aegis Ashore cites health concerns from radar and electromagnetic emissions, as well as fear that the system could become a target in an armed conflict.
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Thailand approved to acquire Stryker infantry carriers
Thailand, a U.S. ally in the region, has in recent years bought a number of armored vehicles from China.
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Japan wants to be an official F-35 partner. The Pentagon plans to say no.
Defense News has obtained a letter from Japan’s Ministry of Defense asking how to transition from F-35 buyer, to full-fledged partner.
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China: US ‘in pursuit of absolute military superiority’
That said, China’s latest defense white paper reserved stronger criticism for the government in Taiwan, which it accused of having “gone further down the path of separatism.”
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Pakistan wants to create a self-reliant, self-sustained defense industry
The Pakistani government is promoting aims to increase public-private cooperation. But the private sector is skeptical.
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See Japanese, US forces assault a beach during the Talisman Sabre exercise
This year’s Talisman Sabre exercise saw the largest Japanese contingent since it began participating in 2015, with two warships, four helicopters, several vehicles and a sizable troop contingent.
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South Korea fires warning shots at Russia warplanes; Kremlin disputes events
South Korean air force jets fired 360 rounds of warning shots Tuesday after a Russian military plane twice violated South Korea’s airspace off the country’s eastern coast, Seoul officials said in an announcement that was quickly disputed by Russia.
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Kim inspects new submarine, wants North Korean military bolstered
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un has inspected a newly built submarine and ordered officials to further bolster the country’s military capability, state media reported Tuesday, as the North is increasing its pressure on the United States ahead of the possible resumption of nuclear diplomacy.
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Japan’s new amphibious brigade launches beach landings during Talisman Sabre drills
One amphibious landing was a large-scale, extended operation designed to outmaneuver an entrenched, capable opposition force.
-
State clears $1.5 billion in arms sales for Egypt, South Korea and Canada
The deals cover support for Egyptian boats, South Korean drones and Canadian radios.
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Japan’s election result unlikely to stop Aegis Ashore deployment despite controversy
Opposition to the proposed deployment of Aegis Ashore cites health concerns from radar and electromagnetic emissions, as well as fear that the system could become a target in an armed conflict.
-
Thailand approved to acquire Stryker infantry carriers
Thailand, a U.S. ally in the region, has in recent years bought a number of armored vehicles from China.
-
Japan wants to be an official F-35 partner. The Pentagon plans to say no.
Defense News has obtained a letter from Japan’s Ministry of Defense asking how to transition from F-35 buyer, to full-fledged partner.
-
China: US ‘in pursuit of absolute military superiority’
That said, China’s latest defense white paper reserved stronger criticism for the government in Taiwan, which it accused of having “gone further down the path of separatism.”
-
Pakistan wants to create a self-reliant, self-sustained defense industry
The Pakistani government is promoting aims to increase public-private cooperation. But the private sector is skeptical.
-
See Japanese, US forces assault a beach during the Talisman Sabre exercise
This year’s Talisman Sabre exercise saw the largest Japanese contingent since it began participating in 2015, with two warships, four helicopters, several vehicles and a sizable troop contingent.
-
South Korea fires warning shots at Russia warplanes; Kremlin disputes events
South Korean air force jets fired 360 rounds of warning shots Tuesday after a Russian military plane twice violated South Korea’s airspace off the country’s eastern coast, Seoul officials said in an announcement that was quickly disputed by Russia.
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Kim inspects new submarine, wants North Korean military bolstered
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un has inspected a newly built submarine and ordered officials to further bolster the country’s military capability, state media reported Tuesday, as the North is increasing its pressure on the United States ahead of the possible resumption of nuclear diplomacy.
-
Japan’s new amphibious brigade launches beach landings during Talisman Sabre drills
One amphibious landing was a large-scale, extended operation designed to outmaneuver an entrenched, capable opposition force.
-
State clears $1.5 billion in arms sales for Egypt, South Korea and Canada
The deals cover support for Egyptian boats, South Korean drones and Canadian radios.
-
Japan’s election result unlikely to stop Aegis Ashore deployment despite controversy
Opposition to the proposed deployment of Aegis Ashore cites health concerns from radar and electromagnetic emissions, as well as fear that the system could become a target in an armed conflict.
-
Thailand approved to acquire Stryker infantry carriers
Thailand, a U.S. ally in the region, has in recent years bought a number of armored vehicles from China.
-
Japan wants to be an official F-35 partner. The Pentagon plans to say no.
Defense News has obtained a letter from Japan’s Ministry of Defense asking how to transition from F-35 buyer, to full-fledged partner.
-
China: US ‘in pursuit of absolute military superiority’
That said, China’s latest defense white paper reserved stronger criticism for the government in Taiwan, which it accused of having “gone further down the path of separatism.”
-
Pakistan wants to create a self-reliant, self-sustained defense industry
The Pakistani government is promoting aims to increase public-private cooperation. But the private sector is skeptical.
-
See Japanese, US forces assault a beach during the Talisman Sabre exercise
This year’s Talisman Sabre exercise saw the largest Japanese contingent since it began participating in 2015, with two warships, four helicopters, several vehicles and a sizable troop contingent.
-
South Korea fires warning shots at Russia warplanes; Kremlin disputes events
South Korean air force jets fired 360 rounds of warning shots Tuesday after a Russian military plane twice violated South Korea’s airspace off the country’s eastern coast, Seoul officials said in an announcement that was quickly disputed by Russia.
-
Kim inspects new submarine, wants North Korean military bolstered
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un has inspected a newly built submarine and ordered officials to further bolster the country’s military capability, state media reported Tuesday, as the North is increasing its pressure on the United States ahead of the possible resumption of nuclear diplomacy.



