Army Pacific is positioning personnel and equipment across the Pacific to meet the 2027 “Davidson window” benchmark and deter a potential Chinese attack on Taiwan, Gen. Ronald Clark said. WASHINGTON — The head of US Army Pacific says his command is still…
The United States, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines agreed to expand defense cooperation at a regional security meeting in Cebu, Philippines, on Oct. 28, including closer coordination of military exercises and defense policy. The four countries also discussed joint investment in…
Home » World » US-Japan Keen Sword 27 Drills Focus on Taiwan Contingency; Taiwan Welcomes Regional Cooperation The largest-ever U.S.-Japan joint military exercise, Keen Sword 27, began Oct. 19, with training focused on the defense of Japan’s southwestern islands amid concerns about a potential…
Thursday, October 29, 2026 77° Today's Paper By Ben Blanchard and Yimou Lee / Reuters ANN WANG / REUTERS / OCT. 18, 2025 A Taiwan Coast Guard ship patrols near Dadan Island, Taiwan, last year. A senior Taiwan official said this week that China has over 50 navy and…
It is the latest move by the allies, which have repeatedly expressed alarm over China’s growing assertiveness in Asia. Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi made the announcement in a news conference Wednesday night in the central Philippine province of Cebu,…
Russia and China are eyeing Japan very closely. Over four straight days last week, the two countries sent military intelligence aircraft toward Japan, and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) launched fighters every single day. The Defence Blog reported that…
CEBU, Philippines — The United States and Japan have agreed to establish a Japanese facility for the joint production of advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles, the Japanese defense chief said. It is the latest move by the allies, which have repeatedly expressed…
Japan’s defense minister said Tokyo will maintain close surveillance of Chinese naval operations while continuing to accelerate its own military buildup The United States and Japan have agreed to establish a production facility in Japan to jointly manufacture advanced medium-range…
Recent Chinese naval activity beyond the First Island Chain reflects the Chinese People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) ability to conduct coordinated operations across the western Pacific and signals Beijing’s strategic ambitions, analysts said yesterday. The assessment follows reports of Chinese naval…
Pakistan restored the overflight rights of two Taiwanese airlines hours after imposing restrictions, while Taiwan raised concerns over the move and India indicated direct flights could be possible Pakistan briefly restricted two Taiwanese airlines from its airspace before restoring their…
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