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China and the US Appear to Restart Military Talks
By Associated Press
A U.S. Defense Department official will travel to China for the Xiangshan Forum, potentially marking a new start in military relations.
The Indian Army’s Boosted Logistic Capabilities in Kashmir
By Usman Haider
India’s Cold Start Doctrine depends on quick movement through difficult terrain. Improved logistics are making that more feasible in the disputed Kashmir region.
Thailand Will Replace Chinese Sub With Frigate, Defense Minister Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The diplomatically sensitive submarine procurement has seen deadlocks for several years due to engine troubles.
Australia Should Support Japan and South Korea’s Accession Into AUKUS
By Corey Lee Bell
The U.K. and the U.S. are showing increasing interest in bringing the Northeast Asian powers into the AUKUS fold. Why is Australia so hesitant?
Taiwan’s Homegrown Submarine at the Center of Political Firestorm
By Brian Hioe
Accusations of leaking sensitive information about the submarine program – including to China – have sparked a wave of lawsuits and counter-suits.
Can the Philippine Coast Guard Maintain Its Momentum?
By Jay Tristan Tarriela and Jeffrey Ordaniel
The new PCG Commandant will be critical for sustaining reform and the Philippines' maritime security approach.
US Air Force Will Relocate MQ-9 Reaper Squadron to Okinawa
By Takahashi Kosuke
The drones will move to Kadena Air Base, part of a broader buildup of forces on Japan’s southwestern Nansei island chain.
Al-Aqsa Storm: Lessons for South Asia
By Nilanthan Niruthan
For South Asia in particular – a region plagued with insurgency and cross-border tension for several decades – Hamas' devastating attack on Israel presents numerous lessons in warfare.
Japan Will Get Its Tomahawk Missiles a Year Early
By Takahashi Kosuke
Japan’s defense minister said Tokyo would accelerate the purchase of the stand-off cruise missiles “in light of the increasingly severe security environment.”
Lessons From the Korean War for Ukraine
By George Monastiriakos
Russia can’t achieve total victory in Ukraine today for the same reason why the U.S. was unable to defeat the Korean communists decisively in the 1950s: rational and self-imposed restraint.
Taiwan’s New Submarines Will Be a Mixed Blessing
By Rowan Allport
Taiwan’s first domestically built submarine, the Hai Kun, is a significant technical achievement, but will only modestly contribute to the island’s defense.
What’s Keeping the USS Ronald Reagan in Yokosuka?
By Takahashi Kosuke
The U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier has missed a scheduled departure date for the seventh time in a row. What’s going on?