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Aegis
![Japan’s Building 2 Aegis Destroyers Japan’s Building 2 Aegis Destroyers](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-07-23_06-02-41.jpg)
Japan’s Building 2 Aegis Destroyers
By Zachary Keck
![Would You Like an F-35 With Your Aegis? Would You Like an F-35 With Your Aegis?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-06-09_18-41-53.jpg)
Would You Like an F-35 With Your Aegis?
By Zachary Keck
![South Korea Navy Wants 3 More Aegis Destroyers South Korea Navy Wants 3 More Aegis Destroyers](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/sizes/thumbnail/18800_52809c17a82a1.jpg)
South Korea Navy Wants 3 More Aegis Destroyers
The ROK Navy hopes to build three more Aegis destroyers to complement the three it already operates.
![South Korea Goes All In On Missile Defense South Korea Goes All In On Missile Defense](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/sizes/thumbnail/2590_52438301d149b.jpg)
South Korea Goes All In On Missile Defense
The ROK Defense Ministry has proposed spending 13.7% of its budget on missile defense.
N. Korea Crisis: A View From Tokyo
With a host of domestic challenges like a stagnant economy and its own homegrown nuclear problems, Japan has taken a cautious yet steady approach when it comes to North Korea.
![North Korea Update: More U.S. Military Might Moves into Position North Korea Update: More U.S. Military Might Moves into Position](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/sizes/thumbnail/3120_52438f9c49fe3.jpg)
North Korea Update: More U.S. Military Might Moves into Position
The Sea-Based X-Band Radar, the USS John S. McCain and F-22′s are now part of the picture.
![The Future of Missile Defense in Asia? The Future of Missile Defense in Asia?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sizes/thumbnail/3166_52438fd7b9664.jpg)
The Future of Missile Defense in Asia?
J. Michael Cole explains the potential implications for Asia of a successful missile defense test in Europe.
![Missile Defense's Real Enemy: Math Missile Defense's Real Enemy: Math](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/sizes/thumbnail/3381_5243912c68ccd.jpg)
Missile Defense's Real Enemy: Math
Both sides of the missile defense debate have some powerful arguments. Yet, one basic idea may hold sway.
![The Top 5 Navies of the Indo-Pacific The Top 5 Navies of the Indo-Pacific](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sizes/thumbnail/6706_5243b06c3f949.jpg)
The Top 5 Navies of the Indo-Pacific
Naval power in the Indo-Pacific is certainly on the rise. Who will take the top spot?
![Preparations for North Korea's Rocket Launch Heat Up Preparations for North Korea's Rocket Launch Heat Up](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/sizes/thumbnail/3610_524392375514c.jpg)
Preparations for North Korea's Rocket Launch Heat Up
Japan has ordered its military to intercept any N. Korean rocket or its debris that falls towards its territory.
![China's "Carrier Killer": The DF-21D China's "Carrier Killer": The DF-21D](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/sizes/thumbnail/7101_5243b30766383.jpg)
China's "Carrier Killer": The DF-21D
Much has been made of the missile dubbed “the carrier killer.” Can it be countered?
!["Taipei must admit defeat in the arms race..." "Taipei must admit defeat in the arms race..."](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sizes/thumbnail/7627_5243b6b8cb328.jpg)
"Taipei must admit defeat in the arms race..."
Why a strategy of “sea-denial” maybe Taiwan’s best bet as China’s military strengthens.