Cybersecurity
Japan plans cybersecurity team for critical infrastructure
New unit to increase readiness against attacks on airports, railways
Defense
Defense
South Korea preps for nuclear, chemical attacks with nationwide drill
Civilians move underground during air raid exercise as tension with North mounts
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Interview
Japan calls for 'integrated joint exercise' with India
Defense Minister Kihara seeks tighter military relations between two nations
Defense
Japan and India hold third '2-plus-2' security talks
Tokyo considers communications exports as top diplomats, defense ministers meet
Defense
Australia and Indonesia seal treaty-level defense pact
Agreement allows militaries to operate from each other's countries
Defense
German Navy 'cannot just pay lip service' to aiding global order: admiral
Ships and planes cross into Pacific to join Japan and U.S. in joint exercises
Comment
What does North Korea have in store for the next U.S. president?
Pyongyang couches hopes for better ties in hard-line rhetoric
Defense
Japan to export naval antennas to India for Indo-Pacific deterrence
Tokyo to announce deal at upcoming two-plus-two ministerial meeting
Opinion
Excessive U.S. pressure on Taiwan defense spending plays into CCP's hands
American policy influencers should explain that Taipei needs encouragement, not punishment
Opinion
Xi's anti-graft purge of the PLA is limited and has dubious motives
Efforts are as much about ensuring loyalty to China's leader as tackling corruption
South China Sea
Philippines-Vietnam drills show ASEAN a solution to China
Big step as partners cooperate in South China Sea without presence of U.S. or Japan
Opinion
Japan must hedge currency risk to avoid defense funding crisis
Biggest military buildup since World War II at risk from fluctuating forex
Defense
U.S. and South Korea start joint military exercises next week
Seoul also will conduct first-ever civil defense drill for nuclear attack
South China Sea
Philippines to file protest with China over South China Sea air incident
China's PLA says Philippine aircraft illegally intruded despite warnings
Middle East crisis
Iran set to carry out leader's order to 'harshly punish' Israel
Guards deputy chief Fadavi says order to be implemented in "best possible way"
Defense
Australian defense chief defends updated military deal with U.S., U.K.
Biden letter says agreement will allow nuclear material to be given to Australia
Defense
U.S. wants Japan to co-produce 100-plus Patriot missiles
Pentagon will accelerate collaboration with allies, top defense official says
Opinion
Japan and South Korea must put 'Asia First' over Ukraine support
Focusing on aid to Kyiv risks compromising the two nations' regional security needs
Indo-Pacific
U.S. sends another carrier from Asia to Middle East, widening Pacific gap
Some call for stationing a flattop in the Mediterranean on a permanent basis
Indo-Pacific
Australia and U.S. boost defense ties, push missile collaboration
U.S military to increase rotational presence in Australia
Asia Insight
Taiwan turns to own 'Iron Duke' Wellington Koo to deter China
Civilian defense minister aims to sharpen asymmetric warfare capabilities
Opinion
Mutually assured destruction is an outdated nuclear deterrence doctrine
As the world commemorates the Hiroshima bombing, it's time to work toward mutual survival
North Korea tensions
North Korea sends 250 missile launchers to border with South
Kim claims improved effectiveness of tactical nuclear weapons as tensions rise
Defense
Japan, Mongolia to agree on defense equipment cooperation at summit
Ulaanbaatar pursues diverse tie-ups as China and Russia build up military
Defense
Japan, Cambodia agree to boost defense cooperation, exchanges
Defense chiefs also agree to promote Japan-ASEAN multilateral cooperation