Japan considering arming submarines with missiles
The move would aim to boost Japan’s deterrence by providing a powerful counterattack capability to discourage a possible attacks.
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Japan and Australia to sign armed forces agreement next month
If the agreement between Japan and Australia is concluded, it will be easier for the joint drills by Japan, US and Australia to be held in Japan.
Japan, US to collaborate on countermeasures against ransomware
The US government has raised concerns about Japan’s low defense capability against cyber-attacks such as ransomware attacks.
China presents proposal made to limit military use of AI tech
Efforts to regulate military applications of AI to forestall and manage potential risks will help promote mutual trust among countries.
Australia and South Korea sign defense deal as leaders meet
Worth about 1 billion Australian dollars, it is the largest defense contract struck between Australia and an Asian nation.
Risking China’s ire, 7 countries helping Taiwan’s secretive submarine project
The Taiwanese project, which officially began in 2017, is formally known as the Indigenous Defense Submarine program.
Taiwan under fresh threat as advanced refueling plane enters air zone
If numerous Y-20s are deployed, the Chinese Air Force will become an expedition-type fleet that can conduct airstrikes on the eastern shores of Taiwan.
Chinese military urged to strengthen recruitment and training of top talent: Xi Jinping
Xi also ordered the military to make major strides in human resources modernization and big breakthroughs in training key professionals.
Russia, China sign roadmap for closer military cooperation
Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and his Chinese counterpart Wei Fenghe expressed a shared interest in stepping up strategic military exercises and joint patrols by the two…
Evolving concepts of national security
India faces two hostile neighbours, China and Pakistan, both of whom would seek to exploit weakness in Indian defence preparedness, while backing anti-national groups within,…