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Training Begins on Stealth Jet

Training Begins on Stealth Jet

The U.S. has begun training on the F-35 stealth fighter. Will the jet reshape the U.S. role in the Pacific?

U.S. Getting a New Bomber

U.S. Getting a New Bomber

The U.S. Air Force is working on a new long-range bomber to assist with its pivot to the Asia-Pacific.

Assessing America's Military Future

Assessing America's Military Future

The Diplomat’s Assistant Editor Harry Kazianis speaks with U.S. Congressman James Langevin (D-RI) about the U.S. “pivot” to the Pacific, defense restructuring and emerging national security threats.

Asia Overreacts to U.S. Military Pivot

Asia Overreacts to U.S. Military Pivot

Despite the warnings from China, the Pentagon’s Defense Strategic Guidance offers few surprises. Change has been coming for a while.

Did Iran Hack U.S. Drone?

Did Iran Hack U.S. Drone?

An Iranian engineer claims Iran was able to hack the GPS of a U.S. drone to bring it down. Could it?

U.S. Counters Chinese Bases

U.S. Counters Chinese Bases

The U.S. has significantly expanded its presence among Asia-Pacific allies. China’s military is the key driver.

Panetta Reassures Japan

Panetta Reassures Japan

US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta has been keen to reassure key allies like Japan in his first official Asia trip.

Defence Cuts Imperil US Asia Role

Defence Cuts Imperil US Asia Role

Slashing the US defence budget could undermine stability in Asia and US interests there, says J. Randy Forbes. And it could get worse this autumn.

Panetta Warns of China Secrecy

Panetta Warns of China Secrecy

US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta says China’s military build-up is has a ‘troubling lack of transparency.’

Panetta Praises China

Panetta Praises China

US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta praises China over its response to new US arms sales to Taiwan.

Welcome to Asia, Secretary Panetta

Welcome to Asia, Secretary Panetta

Asia is bound to be a focus for Leon Panetta as US defence secretary. With China’s rise, India and Pakistan squabbling and a belligerent North Korea, there’s plenty to do.

Time for Futenma Rethink

Time for Futenma Rethink

With little local support, it’s time for a rethink of the current plan to relocate US forces in Japan.

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