The Japanese defence white paper was approved this week. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

In its 2025 white paper, Japan's Defense Ministry said the world faces the most perilous security environment since World War ...

The PLA is increasingly practicing integrated joint operations across theater commands.

International Crisis Group says country's willingness to supply Russia with ammunition and troops has become vital ...

In a post on X, the MND said, "58 PLA aircraft, 9 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 45 of 58 sorties crossed the median line and ...

Sirens wailed, roads emptied and people were ordered to stay indoors in Taiwan's capital Taipei on Thursday during an annual ...

Sirens rang out across Taiwan’s capital Taipei on Thursday as part of a large-scale air-raid drill simulating a potential missile attack from China. The exercise, organized by the defense ministry, ...

This year’s drills are ten days, twice as long as before. The timing is no accident. Tensions with Beijing remain high. While ...

Recent drills near Japan reflect China’s ambitions to extend its navy’s reach and exert greater influence, in the Pacific and ...

U.S. calls for clearer commitments on Taiwan underscore the growing pressure on the Quad, as the Taiwan issue increasingly ...

Given significant war preparations, it’s unlikely Beijing’s willingness to sign the protocol to the Bangkok Treaty is the result of peaceful intentions.

Japan had initially planned the F-35Bs to support amphibious operations, but the initial six jets missed the target March ...