China sanctions 20 US defense companies over arms sales to Taiwan
The announcement of the U.S. arms sale to Taiwan, valued at more than $10 billion, has drawn the ire of Beijing.
Asia Pacific
Japan’s Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China
Japan's draft defense budget for fiscal 2026 is up 9.4% from 2025.
MBDA-led team to demo new European anti-tank kit this summer
The idea is for a new anti-tank missile that can take cues from a variety of sensors on the battlefield or in the air.
Soldiers at Fort Wainwright will officially ditch Stryker vehicles
“The airborne brigade at JBER will retain its airborne status but the Stryker brigade up here [at Wainwright] will be turning in their Stryker vehicles and transforming into a light infantry brigade."
See satellite images of China’s new aircraft carrier
China’s most advanced aircraft carrier to date appears to be nearing completion, satellite photos show, with experts suggesting the vessel could be launched soon.
Stop calling Switchblades ‘drones’ — it’s causing policy confusion
When incorrect terminology is used and accepted, national security leaders risk making bad policy based on misperceptions.
Marines closing down Kuwait gear stockpile to focus on Pacific
The Marine Corps is shuttering its combat gear storage program in the Middle East.
South Korea to buy more Patriot missiles, upgrade launchers
South Korea’s decision to boost its missile intercepting capability came about a week after its northern neighbor fired three ballistic missiles, including a possible intercontinental ballistic missile, toward waters off the Korean Peninsula’s east coast.
US, SKorea fire missiles to sea, matching North’s launches
The U.S. and South Korean militaries launched eight ballistic missiles into the sea Monday in a show of force matching a North Korean missile display a day earlier.
Turkey seeks to repair ties with Western procurement club
The war in Ukraine has put Turkey in a pivotal broker position within NATO, as Ankara seeks access to modern alliance weaponry.
