Asia Defense

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.

Plenty of countries could use a modern fighter that isn’t the F-35. But building such a fighter and successfully selling it are two very different objectives.

A closer look at a latest manifestation of Moscow’s growing defense presence in the Southeast Asian nation.

Six warships pass through the Ryukyus to exercise east of Taiwan.