National Jul 8, 2023
Japan protests to South Korea over military drills on disputed islands
The two nations have long been at loggerheads over the sovereignty of the group of islets called Takeshima in Japan and Dokdo in Korea.
World Jul 7, 2023
Biden weighs giving Ukraine weapons banned by many U.S. allies
by David E. Sanger and Eric Schmitt
Ukraine is seeking cluster munitions, which are known to cause grievous injuries to civilians, as its ammunition supply runs low.
Commentary / World Jul 7, 2023
Wagner coup cost Russia suspiciously little money
by Leonid Bershidsky
If Vladimir Putin’s defense spending numbers are correct, it’s likely that Yevgeny Prigozhin overstated the size of his mercenary army.
Asia Pacific Jul 7, 2023
Musk ultimatum to Taiwan imperils its push to war-proof internet
by Cindy Wang, Jamie Tarabay and Bruce Einhorn
His Starlink network offers one solution, but Taiwan’s is wary of the billionaire and his deep business ties to Beijing.
World Jul 7, 2023
Shift in balance of arms in Ukraine underscored by fresh data
by Marc Champion
Figures suggest that Ukraine’s tank fleet has grown since the start of the invasion last year, even as Russia’s has halved.
World Jul 7, 2023
Wagner chief Prigozhin is in Russia, Belarus leader says
by Guy Faulconbridge
Prigozhin repeatedly accused the top brass of corruption and incompetence and cast the June 24 "march of justice" on Moscow as a protest against them.
National Jul 6, 2023
Defense engagement between Japan and Italy picks up pace
by Gabriel Dominguez
The developments come as Tokyo is broadening its network of partners to counterbalance China's growing military ambitions.
National Jul 5, 2023
LDP-Komeito working group agrees on amendment of defense equipment export rules
by Gabriele Ninivaggi
The proposal would allow Japan to export lethal weapons falling under five categories: rescue, transport, surveillance, vigilance and minesweeping.
Asia Pacific Jul 5, 2023
South Korea salvages North’s spy satellite in intelligence win
by Sangmi Cha and Jon Herskovitz
Experts said the recovered pieces could provide information about the secretive state’s rocket program and give clues about possible sanctions violations.
Commentary / World Jul 4, 2023
What Ukraine needs most — ammo
by Hal Brands
Fighter jets and high-tech missiles get the headlines, but the U.S. is on a global scavenger hunt for old-fashioned howitzer shells.
National Jul 4, 2023
Head of Defense Ministry's policy bureau named as vice defense minister
Kazuo Masuda played a central role in revising three key defense documents last December, including the National Security Strategy.