Asia Defense

Japan’s minister of defense said the cause was still being investigated, but called a mid-air collision a “high possibility.”

This year's exercise, the 39th iteration since 1991, will be the first to take place outside the Philippines territorial waters.

Maldives has launched its first tactical drones. The eyes in the sky will improve the country’s defense force’s monitoring, surveillance, and data capabilities.

New security and military arrangements will have knock-on effects for both Japan and South Korea, their respective U.S. forces, and the regional security architecture.

In the face of China’s stunning naval buildup, competition in the Asia Pacific is entering a new era with consequences for the naval balance of power. Optimism bias stands in the way.

While the Hwasong-16B’s introduction is a very significant development in and of itself, its potential broader implications for regional security remain far greater.

The integration of command-and-control authorities of Japanese and U.S. forces in an emergency remains a critical issue, especially on the U.S. side.

The agreement, set to be signed in the coming months, offers an opportunity for Jakarta to bolster its domestic defense industry and clarify its position on AUKUS.

The road to the historic meeting was paved by the growing security cooperation between and among the three countries. 

Although Russia is still India’s biggest weapons supplier, weapons sales from the U.S. to India have increased dramatically. 

The country's new Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept is part of a gradual reorientation from an internal to an external security focus.

The country's new defense plans will only work if adequately funded, and if Australian policymakers can avoid the spending decision mistakes other nations have made.