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China says military no threat, but refuses to reveal budget
China has no desire to overturn the existing international order and its increasingly powerful military does not constitute a threat to others, the spokesman for the country’s ceremonial legislature said Sunday.
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For the F-15 enterprise at Kadena Air Base in Japan, it’s an expertise problem
Like many other U.S. Air Force installations, Kadena Air Base’s F-15 squadrons are grappling with a pilot shortage and challenges in growing a corps of skilled maintainers.
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At Kadena Air Base, the elephant in the room is North Korean
Defense News traveled to Kadena Air Base in February to learn about how operations in the Asia-Pacific are changing. That sometimes proved difficult, as leaders often struggled to convey readiness and combat capability.
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Interview: Kadena Air Base’s 18th Wing commander on North Korea, and why readiness is at an all-time high
Kadena Air Base is the biggest U.S. military base in the Asia-Pacific. Its commander chatted with Defense News about some of its biggest challenges.
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China to develop its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
A Chinese company’s news release, which has since been modified, has revealed plans to speed up the development of China’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
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Pakistan launches naval exercise as it aims to counter India, protect economy
Pakistan’s Navy has kicked off a major exercise as it tries to modernize and expand to counter growing Indian naval power, as well as protect its maritime economy and trade links.
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South Korea looks to buy its own Air Force One
South Korea’s presidential office wants to purchase an Air Force One aircraft to replace its leased VIP plane amid a political debate about the borrowed airliner’s feasibility.
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First US Navy carrier to visit Vietnam since war in wake of humanitarian mission
The Carl Vinson’s separate visit amid the annual Pacific Partnership humanitarian mission will be the first U.S. aircraft carrier to visit Vietnam since the Vietnam War.
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China to US: Don’t use us as an excuse to alter your nuclear strategy
China’s no-first-use policy was reiterated by Chairwoman of China’s National People’s Congress Foreign Affairs Committee Fu Ying, who expressed puzzlement at the U.S. characterization of China in the Nuclear Posture Review, noting that there “is no reason whatsoever for China to threaten the United States.”
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Hyten: US nuclear policy must ‘deal with the world the way it is’
The head of U.S. STRATCOM says the nuclear adversaries are advancing quickly, and the U.S. needs to “go fast” to stay ahead of evolving threats.
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China says military no threat, but refuses to reveal budget
China has no desire to overturn the existing international order and its increasingly powerful military does not constitute a threat to others, the spokesman for the country’s ceremonial legislature said Sunday.
-
For the F-15 enterprise at Kadena Air Base in Japan, it’s an expertise problem
Like many other U.S. Air Force installations, Kadena Air Base’s F-15 squadrons are grappling with a pilot shortage and challenges in growing a corps of skilled maintainers.
-
At Kadena Air Base, the elephant in the room is North Korean
Defense News traveled to Kadena Air Base in February to learn about how operations in the Asia-Pacific are changing. That sometimes proved difficult, as leaders often struggled to convey readiness and combat capability.
-
Interview: Kadena Air Base’s 18th Wing commander on North Korea, and why readiness is at an all-time high
Kadena Air Base is the biggest U.S. military base in the Asia-Pacific. Its commander chatted with Defense News about some of its biggest challenges.
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China to develop its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
A Chinese company’s news release, which has since been modified, has revealed plans to speed up the development of China’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
-
Pakistan launches naval exercise as it aims to counter India, protect economy
Pakistan’s Navy has kicked off a major exercise as it tries to modernize and expand to counter growing Indian naval power, as well as protect its maritime economy and trade links.
-
South Korea looks to buy its own Air Force One
South Korea’s presidential office wants to purchase an Air Force One aircraft to replace its leased VIP plane amid a political debate about the borrowed airliner’s feasibility.
-
First US Navy carrier to visit Vietnam since war in wake of humanitarian mission
The Carl Vinson’s separate visit amid the annual Pacific Partnership humanitarian mission will be the first U.S. aircraft carrier to visit Vietnam since the Vietnam War.
-
China to US: Don’t use us as an excuse to alter your nuclear strategy
China’s no-first-use policy was reiterated by Chairwoman of China’s National People’s Congress Foreign Affairs Committee Fu Ying, who expressed puzzlement at the U.S. characterization of China in the Nuclear Posture Review, noting that there “is no reason whatsoever for China to threaten the United States.”
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Hyten: US nuclear policy must ‘deal with the world the way it is’
The head of U.S. STRATCOM says the nuclear adversaries are advancing quickly, and the U.S. needs to “go fast” to stay ahead of evolving threats.
-
China says military no threat, but refuses to reveal budget
China has no desire to overturn the existing international order and its increasingly powerful military does not constitute a threat to others, the spokesman for the country’s ceremonial legislature said Sunday.
-
For the F-15 enterprise at Kadena Air Base in Japan, it’s an expertise problem
Like many other U.S. Air Force installations, Kadena Air Base’s F-15 squadrons are grappling with a pilot shortage and challenges in growing a corps of skilled maintainers.
-
At Kadena Air Base, the elephant in the room is North Korean
Defense News traveled to Kadena Air Base in February to learn about how operations in the Asia-Pacific are changing. That sometimes proved difficult, as leaders often struggled to convey readiness and combat capability.
-
Interview: Kadena Air Base’s 18th Wing commander on North Korea, and why readiness is at an all-time high
Kadena Air Base is the biggest U.S. military base in the Asia-Pacific. Its commander chatted with Defense News about some of its biggest challenges.
-
China to develop its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
A Chinese company’s news release, which has since been modified, has revealed plans to speed up the development of China’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
-
Pakistan launches naval exercise as it aims to counter India, protect economy
Pakistan’s Navy has kicked off a major exercise as it tries to modernize and expand to counter growing Indian naval power, as well as protect its maritime economy and trade links.
-
South Korea looks to buy its own Air Force One
South Korea’s presidential office wants to purchase an Air Force One aircraft to replace its leased VIP plane amid a political debate about the borrowed airliner’s feasibility.
-
First US Navy carrier to visit Vietnam since war in wake of humanitarian mission
The Carl Vinson’s separate visit amid the annual Pacific Partnership humanitarian mission will be the first U.S. aircraft carrier to visit Vietnam since the Vietnam War.
-
China to US: Don’t use us as an excuse to alter your nuclear strategy
China’s no-first-use policy was reiterated by Chairwoman of China’s National People’s Congress Foreign Affairs Committee Fu Ying, who expressed puzzlement at the U.S. characterization of China in the Nuclear Posture Review, noting that there “is no reason whatsoever for China to threaten the United States.”
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Hyten: US nuclear policy must ‘deal with the world the way it is’
The head of U.S. STRATCOM says the nuclear adversaries are advancing quickly, and the U.S. needs to “go fast” to stay ahead of evolving threats.



