China seen slipping into power void in Mideast left by U.S. exit
WASHINGTON — China could agree to fill in the vacuum left by any reduction in the U.S. military presence in the Gulf. The U.S. Congress was told that Beijing (more…)
S. Korea steps up patrols to curb Chinese fishing boat incursions
Due to a dramatic increase illegal fishing by China in South Korean waters, Seoul has moved to strengthen maritime patrols in its territorial or exclusive waters. The South Korean (more…)
Kim appointed fourth military chief in less than 2 years
Another sign of the new young North Korean dictator’s mercurial character emerged recently when he appointed a relatively obscure army officer to be his chief of KPA [Korean People’s (more…)
China’s navy transits Strait of Magellan, conducts exercise with Chile
A Chinese naval task force led by the PLAN missile destroyer Lanzhou conducted a joint exercise with two Chilean frigates and 5 Chilean military aircraft. The first such joint (more…)
Dozens of Taiwanese fishermen detained by Russian authorities
Ten Taiwanese fishing vessels were caught illegally fishing inside Russia’s Exclusive Economic Zone on Oct. 7. Subsequently, 44 Taiwanese fishermen were detained by Russian maritime police. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
China dismisses objections by U.S., NATO to HQ-9 deal with Turkey
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…)
Japan eases opposition to U.S. deployment of MV-22 Osprey
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…)
U.S. enhances Japan defense alliance with drones, advanced radar
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…)
Turkey awards BMD contract to Chinese firm under U.S. sanctions
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…)