Seven ‘Nisei’ soldiers of the 442nd posthumously receive commission
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll posthumously promoted seven second-generation Japanese American soldiers, known as Nisei, to the rank of second lieutenant.
Asia Pacific
India fears its ballistic missiles are outmatched by China’s
The mismatch poses a dilemma in case of war: either endure Chinese missile strikes deep inside India without the ability to retaliate, or go nuclear.
US, Asia-Pacific allies roll out F-35 stealth fighter
The U.S. Air Force this week hosted allies and partners in Hawaii for a symposium on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, which can sneak undetected behind enemy radar.
China, Saudi Arabia sign $65B in cooperation deals
The landmark agreement aims to boost joint efforts in fields including energy, investment, finance, culture and aerospace, part of Saudi Arabia's drive to develop a growth strategy less dependent on oil.
Pakistan conducts anti-ship missile test
The military’s media branch said the “land-based anti-ship missile” featured “advanced technology and avionics, which enable engagement of targets at sea with high accuracy.”
Full tech transfer could derail Indo-Russian fifth-gen fighter program
The Air Force is insisting that an agreement for joint development of the FGFA be reached at the earliest, lest the production of the aircraft be delayed.
US State Department OKs mortar rounds sale to Singapore
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale to Singapore for 120mm guided mortar rounds worth $66 million.
Saudi king's visit highlights China's Middle East engagement
During Salman's visit to Tokyo earlier this week, the Saudi sovereign wealth fund announced a new $25 billion technology fund with telecom giant Softbank.
Taiwan to upgrade F-16 jets, seek stealth capability
The announcement follows the release of this year's $11.4 billion defense budget, an increase of less than 1 percent from last year.
China's premier calls for return to talks on North Korean nukes
"It's just common sense that no one wants to see chaos on his doorstep."
Malaysian defense: Budget hinders military asset procurement
This is the first of a two-part special series on Malaysia’s air and naval requirements and ongoing procurement programs in the lead up to the country's Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition.
