Philippine, US air forces hold drill off Pacific coast
The training was meant to provide pilots and maintenance teams “an opportunity to increase shared capabilities and enhance interoperability,” says the US Pacific Air Forces…
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Japan vows to reduce Okinawa’s burden from bases as US Marines’ transition to Guam gets underway
The total cost of the transition to Guam is about $8.6 billion for both Japan and the United States, with Japan shouldering up to $2.8 billion of the amount.
Nepali Army chief meets Indian counterpart and other top officials
COAS General Ashok Raj Sigdel’s visit further strengthens military ties with India, says Nepali Army.
Japan, Italy, U.K. launch body to manage next-generation jet project
The three countries aim to deploy the next-generation fighters from 2035. The new body, which includes officials from each country, will sign contracts with private-sector joint…
Risk of nuclear weapons being used greater than ever as support grows in Russia
Since the start of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine in February 2022, President Putin has repeatedly mentioned the use of nuclear weapons.
Japan PM Ishiba stresses importance of nuclear deterrence in comment on Nihon Hidankyo’s Nobel Prize
The government has taken a cautious approach to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, which comprehensively bans the development and use of nuclear weapons. Hidankyo…
Japan PM Ishiba, U.S. Defence Secretary Austin agree to work more closely on security
The two confirmed their countries will continue working to upgrade the command capabilities of the Self-Defence Forces and U.S. military and to promote cooperation on defense…
PH-US-Japan maritime talks flag ‘unlawful’ Chinese behavior in West Philippine Sea
The dialogue held on Tuesday, was chaired by Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro, US National Security Council Senior Director and Special Assistant to the…
Malaysian Defence Minister, Australian DPM reiterate concern about developments in South China Sea
In a statement, both ministers also encouraged all parties to exercise self-restraint in the conduct of activities and avoid actions that may raise the risks of accident,…
Vietnam, China hold 16th meeting of Steering Committee for Bilateral Cooperation
On maritime issues, the two sides engaged in candid discussions and agreed to seriously implement high-level common perceptions, better manage and resolve differences, and…