LONDON — China has rejected NATO pressure on Turkey to reverse its decision to procure the HQ-9 ballistic missile defense system. The Chinese Foreign Ministry said the United States (more…)
The most contentious military deployment in Japan in the last several decades has drawn to a successful conclusion as the U.S. Marine Corps’ last MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft arrived (more…)
The United States government has committed to a significant upgrade in the mutual defense alliance between Washington and Tokyo. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Secretary of State John Kerry (more…)
WASHINGTON — The United States has expressed concern over Turkey’s selection of a Chinese ballistic missile defense system. Officials said the administration of President Barack Obama has sought clarification (more…)
The Chinese government awarded a huge contract to Airbus SAS worth an undisclosed price. The deal, which is a major snub to the U.S. aircraft manufacturer Boeing, includes the (more…)
The Russian shipbuilding industry started foundation work for two Cheetah-class frigates for Vietnam on Sept. 24. While supplying large quantities of advanced weapons systems to China, Moscow has not (more…)
ANKARA — Turkey, rejecting its NATO allies, has selected a ballistic missile defense system from China. The Defense Industry Executive Council approved a Chinese bid for the HQ-9 BMD (more…)
Effective at the end of September, North Korean diplomats serving abroad may be accompanied by only one child on their mission. North Korea’s supreme leader Kim Jong-Un issued the (more…)
The Hanoi government is incensed by China’s recent issuance of a set of postal stamps themed “the Beautiful China,” one of which depicts the Paracel Island as Chinese territory. (more…)
