Japan, US clearly state opposition to China, Russia
Japan’s commitment to further deepening the Japan-U.S. alliance will be put to the test.
Defence & Security
In Tokyo, Biden says would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan
Biden’s comment appeared to be a departure from existing US policy of so-called strategic ambiguity on Taiwan.
Biden’s ‘nuclear deterrence’ remarks send shock waves
Biden reaffirmed that the US has extended a deterrence commitment to South Korea "using the full range of US defense capabilities, including nuclear, conventional, and missile…
Send us weapons, stop Russia trade: Ukraine’s Zelensky tells Davos
Zelensky called for an oil embargo on Russia, punitive measures against all its banks and the shunning of its IT sector, adding that all foreign companies should leave the country.
Japan, US leaders agree to strengthen alliance’s deterrence, response capabilities
The two leaders also affirmed that Tokyo and Washington will work together to realize a world without nuclear weapons, a goal that has been advocated by Kishida.
G-7 pledges billions for Ukraine ‘to get through this’
Further pledges of weapons also came as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he authorized $100 million in additional US arms, equipment, and supplies for Ukraine.
Asean-India naval exercise planned to promote solidarity
The decision was made at the ASEAN Defense Senior Officials’ Meeting on May 17.
Myanmar resistance urges West to provide arms for fight against junta
The European Union delegation in Yangon did not immediately respond to a request for comment on National Unity Government defence minister Yee Mon's call.
Chinese bombers pass between Okinawa Islands
The Japanese Air Self-Defense Force responded to the incident and confirmed no incursion into Japanese airspace.
Russia uses new generation of laser weapons in Ukraine
The deputy prime minister in charge of military development said the new generation of laser weapons will lead to the physical destruction of the target.