Japan blames China for loss of geostrategic sub deal to France
Australia’s decision to abandon what seemed to be a done deal with Japan for the acquisition of advanced diesel electric submarines worth close to $40 billion has stunned the (more…)
Japan punishes Taiwan for fishing boat caught in disputed waters
A Taiwanese fishing vessel was detained by the Japanese maritime authorities last week. The Japanese ordered the vessel’s owner to pay a stiff fine before it could be released. (more…)
North Korea’s sub-launched missile test could be a game changer
The April 23 submarine launched missile [SLBM] test conducted by Pyongyang could pose a serious threat to regional and American security, defense experts believe. (FULL STORY) (more…)
U.S. confronts China expansion with joint Philippines sea patrol
The United States military has begun a joint naval patrol with the armed forces of the Philippines in the South China Sea, confirmed U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter. (more…)
Australia’s new pro-China leader seen reversing Japan sub deal
In a major blow to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s ambitious plan to enter the world’s lucrative arms market, Australia has sent clear signal to Tokyo that the previously thought (more…)
After backing UN sanctions, China expands Pyongyang trade
Despite China’s pledge to join the international sanction regime imposed on North Korea, China has greatly increased its trade with the isolated nuclear-crazed communist regime, according to China’s own (more…)
G7-leaders issue rare joint statement on China’s maritime aggression
Top foreign affairs officials of the United States, Great Britain, France, Germany, Canada, Italy and Japan issued a strong statement at the conclusion of the G7 meeting in Hiroshima, (more…)
Japanese destroyers pay historic visit to Vietnam’s Cam Ranh Bay
For the first time ever, two Japanese guided missile destroyers paid a port call to the strategically located deep water naval port of Cam Ranh Bay in Vietnam. (FULL (more…)
North Korean military intelligence chief defects to the South
A high ranking North Korean military officer in charge of espionage against South Korea defected last years, according to South Korean military officials who confirmed the news April 11 (more…)