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Japan starts deploying Osprey fleet at a new base with an eye on China
The military buildup is meant as a deterrence to China’s increasingly assertive maritime actions in the area.
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.”
By Mike Yeo
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.
By Daniel Cebul
Interview: Head of US Air Force special ops in Asia-Pacific talks regional threats, priorities
The head of the 353rd Special Operations Group sat down with Defense News to talk about the team's work and why it matters to the diverse, often volatile Asia-Pacific region.
By Valerie Insinna
Escalate to de-escalate? US and Russia trade jabs on nuclear arms use
If anyone had any doubt left, a panel discussion today at the Munich Security Conference showcased with brutal clarity that the United States and Russia have very little common ground for a rapprochement on nuclear weapons — or much else, for that matter.
Terrorism challenges in Africa take back seat in U.S. to other threats
Despite increasing activity by the Islamic State and other terror organizations on the African continent, and an expanding mission for U.S. service members deployed there, AFRICOM is likely to remain under-resourced for the foreseeable future.
By Tara Copp, AP
‘The United States is under attack.’ Russia likely to hit midterms
National Intelligence Director Dan Coats said the U.S. is “under attack” in cyberspace and that Russia would step up its election meddling in 2018, spurring lawmakers to vent fears the U.S. is falling behind its adversaries.
Trump to nominate Adm. Harry Harris to be next US ambassador to Australia
A White House press release lauded the outgoing Pacific Command head and his experience in the Indo-Pacific region.
The US Nuclear Posture Review does not carry Trump’s signature
The Nuclear Posture Review neither proposes to leave the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty nor halt the testing moratorium. It did not propose a quantitative expansion of the nuclear arsenal either. Very un-Trump.
By Tom Sauer
Could global nationalism drive some countries into the arms of China?
A report from the organizers of the Munich Security Conference draws the picture of a perfect storm of rising nationalism worldwide and a Washington seen as increasingly unreliable to uphold world order.
Chinese firm shows off two drones in a first for Singapore Airshow
Both the Wing Loong and the larger Wing Loong II were on display, along with a suite of mock-up weapons for potential customers to view.
By Mike Yeo