New Aegis system-equipped ships will likely carry long-range cruise missiles
After the upgrades, the missile’s range will extend to about 1,000 kilometers and it will be mounted on naval vessels.
4 Chinese ships enter Japanese waters off Senkakus
The Japanese government lodged a protest with Beijing through diplomatic channels.
Germany to send military planes to Indo-Pacific
Through the dispatch of the aircraft, including six Eurofighter jets, Germany aims to show that it is thinking about security beyond Europe.
People’s Liberation Army advances in arms, ability over past decade
Observers said that the past decade has been an unprecedented time in which the Chinese military commissioned a great deal of high-tech weaponry and equipment
North Korea criticises UN chief’s support for the North’s denuclearisation
Foreign vice-minister Kim Son Gyong added that the UN secretary-general should not request or accept orders from the government of a specific country.
Philippines resumes talks with China on Chinese-funded transport projects
So far, Philippines - under the Duterte administration - had already borrowed from China a total of US$1.1 billion.
South Korea increases presence as arms exporter with eye on Europe
Since the 1970s, South Korea has advocated building a self-reliant national defense capability, and developing its defense industry has been a national strategy.
Seoul dismisses Beijing’s claim, says THAAD is Korea’s means of self-defense
China has strongly opposed the deployment, saying that Korea’s US-made defense system undermines its security.
Philippines cancels Russia helicopter deal over US sanctions
Philippine ambassador to Washington Jose Romualdez said the decision to cancel was triggered by "the Ukrainian war".
Japan, US conduct joint drill near Okinawa
Three aircraft from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and two from the US Air Force participated in the drill held Aug 4.