Security
US, allies shift defense production closer to Indo-Pacific flashpoints
Capabilities
Japan advances ASEV program with first SPY-7 live-target tracking exercise
Diplomacy
US senator urges Taiwan to approve defense spending bill
Capabilities
Japan deploys first long-range missiles under counterstrike strategy
Capabilities
US F-35As begin permanent deployment at Misawa Air Base in Japan
The transition to the F-35 increases fighter capability, deepens interoperability with allies and partners, and enhances deterrence across the Indo-Pacific, the US Air Force said.
Politics
Formerly pro-independence Taiwanese opposition leader leans into China
Politics
Taiwan's KMT chair planning to meet China's Xi in days
Taiwan's air defense rethink: from 'porcupine' to a drone-built 'Hellscape'
Deploying large numbers of cheap drones can reduce Taiwan's risk of casualties and create a storm of firepower against a Chinese invasion, a US think-tank says.
Japan weighs curbs on Chinese mobile payments over 'parallel economy' risks
Payments that entirely bypass the Japanese financial system can escape both taxation and oversight.
Security
Philippines, France sign pact for more military cooperation
Politics
Philippine lawmakers seek aid for W. Philippine Sea fishing crews
Politics
HCL-Foxconn venture highlights burgeoning India-Taiwan chip ties
Politics
Freedom Shield 26 concludes with large-scale drills across S. Korea
Politics
Poll: 74% of Japanese support bolstered defense as concerns over China grow
Politics
Taiwanese opposition leader calls talks with China's Xi a 'bridge' to peace
Politics
Philippine navy protests Chinese radar targeting during W. Philippine Sea patrol
Politics
US 7th Fleet visit underscores steady Philippines-US defense ties
Politics
Super Micro co-founder charged in trans-Asia AI server smuggling case
Politics
Indonesia buys India's BrahMos missiles to counter Chinese risks in S. China Sea
Politics
Philippines, US reinforce defense ties amid security challenges in Indo-Pacific
Politics
Australia becomes 1st country outside US to produce GMLRS rockets for HIMARS
Politics
China rebukes Australia, New Zealand in war of words
Politics
Japan showcases long-range missile launchers, advances counterstrike strategy
Politics
China has no fixed 2027 timeline to invade Taiwan, US intelligence says
