Asia Defense

The U.S. is open to considering a proposal by China that nuclear weapons states negotiate a treaty on the no-first use (NFU) of nuclear weapons.

Can the Lai administration finally break through the insular defense bureaucracy to enforce necessary reforms?

The two sides say that the pact, first announced late last year, will create a foundation for enhanced defense cooperation.

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s naval diplomacy mission has expanded to meet foreign policy needs.

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.