Asia Defense

The Precision Strike Missile will give the U.S. Army a long-range anti-ship weapon.

Japan is seeking to expand its military ties beyond its alliance with the United States to include "like-minded" countries such as France.

At some point in the near future it will no longer be possible for South Korean policy to remain ambiguous.

A preview of how the Philippine Marine Corps will operate in the current and future security environment.

It is easy to advocate an outright ban on “supersoldiers.” But augmentation has been around in one form or other for a long time – in life and war alike.

Announcement is a reversal from earlier plans to deploy weapons on aging missile submarines first.

Small drones, used unpredictably, could conceivably force defenders to adopt a wearying posture of constant readiness and uncertainty.

The increased reliance on undersea warfare means submarines need to run silent, deep, and safe in the Pacific.

The Nanggala was engaged in support of an Indonesian Navy drill when it failed to report in. A search is underway.

High-tech new weapons are useful, but current military reform shortfalls hinder the PLA’s ability to employ such hardware.

Using the phrase “arms race” is attention grabbing, but a more discerning assessment is necessary when it comes to weapons acquisitions. 

The engagement spotlighted the burgeoning security aspect of relations between Jakarta and Seoul.