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Japan’s defense industry expands at home, overseas amid regional tensions

Felix Kim Japan is rapidly transforming its defense industrial base, driven by record government spending, burgeoning partnerships and growing strategic…

North Korea’s shadow economy fueled by illicit activities

In ‘ground-breaking revelation,’ China’s Taiwan Strait drills show coast guard answers to military command

China deploys army of fake NGOs at U.N. to intimidate critics, probe finds

ROK-U.S. air patrols strengthen Alliance’s capabilities

Taiwan bolstering cybersecurity infrastructure against China-backed hackers

U.S. sanctions CCP, Hong Kong officials over transnational repression

U.S. B-1B bombers operate out of Japan for first time

Strategy of Denial

New Zealand embarks on military transformation with $7 billion defense plan

Peter Parson The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) will be transformed into a combat-ready military aligned with regional Allies and…

Australia deepens engagement in Solomon Islands amid geopolitical tensions

Australia-Vietnam defense training reflects expanding partnership

Charting a Course

Pacific Multi-Domain Training and Experimentation Capability

Sharing Environmental Intelligence

Illegal Catch

Critical Conduits

Airfield upgrade highlights Northern Mariana Islands’ growing role in Free and Open Indo-Pacific

Tiger Triumph 2025 advances capabilities of Indian, U.S. forces

Lt. Cmdr. Seth Koenig/U.S. Navy A large-scale amphibious landing drill highlighted the accomplishments of exercise Tiger Triumph 2025, a two-week…

Indian, Sri Lankan leaders sign defense, energy pacts

India boosts naval fleet as China’s regional shadow looms

Aero India 2025 showcases India-U.S. ties, Indo-Pacific security

Satellite docking advances India’s space technology goals

Disengagement at LAC offers temporary relief as India counters PRC’s assertive tactics

India fortifying Andaman and Nicobar Islands amid concerns over PRC’s regional push

PRC OKs massive hydropower dam across Himalayan gorge

India, Maldives strengthen maritime security ties to support regional stability

Australia boosts Philippines’ maritime patrols with drones amid South China Sea tensions

Maria T. Reyes Australia’s presentation of surveillance drones to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in April 2025 significantly boosts the…

Australia’s deepening engagement with Philippines signals regional commitment

Philippines condemns Beijing’s excessive claims at Sandy Cay, related manipulation of information

Philippines to investigate possible election interference by Chinese government

Indonesia, South Korea reaffirm defense industry ties with focus on aerospace development

Exposing Coercion

Thailand, Vietnam deepen defense ties to tackle shared security challenges

Philippines set to augment burgeoning arsenal with 20 F-16 fighter jets

China’s bullying won’t deter Philippines’ South China Sea sovereignty, Coast Guard says