Mike Yeo

Mike Yeo is the Asia correspondent for Defense News.

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US, Japan navies stage aircraft carrier meetup in Western Pacific

The gathering was meant to telegraph to would-be adversaries that the two allies can quickly mass forces at sea, officials said.

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Taiwan launches its first homemade submarine

The island nation's government reportedly had plenty of help from international partners, who offered expertise and technology.

7 months ago

Space acquisitions chief wants more authority to blacklist contractors

Frank Calvelli told lawmakers that while the Contractor Responsibility Watch List is a helpful tool, he'd like to see its authorities expanded.

A Multi-Mission Reconnaissance Craft sails out of the Del Mar Boat Basin during Project Convergence Capstone 4 at Camp Pendleton, California.

Marine Corps eyeing more recon boats from Australian ‘Whiskey Project’

A Multi-Mission Reconnaissance Craft was photographed at the Army’s Project Convergence Capstone 4 earlier this year.

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V-22 Osprey could see second life, with new drive system, wings in 2050s

The V-22 could see a second chapter, if the services keep the fuselages beyond the 2050s and give them new wings and drive systems to extend their lives.

New tech aims to make Marines more lethal shooters

The tools include shot tracking, instant feedback, new simulators and devices that improve technique.

How the Marine Corps’ barracks got to be so bad, according to 2 generals

Years of spending more on weapons systems than on quality of life was one reason, the Marine Corps’ budget chief said.

Marines test mixed reality ‘telemaintenance’ for battlefield repairs

Using mixed reality headsets, technicians and Marines can 'see' the same view and conduct repairs.

Emirati F-35 prospects languish amid high-stakes Chinese, US courting

In April, Abu Dhabi dispatched defense officials to Beijing and Washington for cooperation negotiations in a matter of weeks.

Marines’ tech chief unveils latest network, command-and-control effort

The Marine Corps wants to ensure all the right data can flow between its small units operating forward and their joint and coalition partners in theater.

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