Ahead of the exercise, American and South Korean special forces simulated attacks on key North Korean structures.
Indo-Pacific Command
The US and Taiwan agreed to increase their military cooperation
On DutyThe Pentagon called the U.S. commitment to Taiwan “rock solid” and a contributor “to the maintenance of peace and stability” in the region.
North Korea launches ballistic missiles as US trains with Japan and South Korea
On DutyKim Yo Jong, the North Korean ruler’s sister, warned against any further U.S. exercises.
The US is increasing its presence in the Philippines with an eye to China
On DutyThe U.S. will be expanding its presence in the Philippines with the establishment of new bases as the security situation in the Indo-Pacific is growing more complex An official announcement is expected as early as this week as Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is meeting with his Filippino counterpart Defense Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. and other […]
The Army and Navy will field their first hypersonic missiles in 2023
Tech“Extremely accurate, ultrafast, maneuverable, and survivable, hypersonics can strike anywhere in the world within minutes,” the Army said.
Swiss company Sent Taiwan’s missile device to China for repairs
TechTaiwan’s Hsiung-Feng III supersonic missile can hit targets in China and carries a 500-pound warhead.
China sorties 71 warplanes close to Taiwan as tensions in the region increase
On Duty“This was a firm response to the current escalation of collusion and provocations by the U.S. and Taiwan,” Beijing said.
President Biden signs national defense budget for 2023
On DutyThe NDAA will increase defense spending by $45 billion over what the president had proposed to a total of $847 billion.
The Marine Corps is facing a crisis that will shape its future identity
Military AffairsMilitary leaders and experts disagree about the future of the Marine Corps, as the branch faces an identity crisis.
China’s military buildup in the Spratly Islands sparks fears of military confrontation
Military Affairs“I think over the past 20 years we’ve witnessed the largest military buildup since World War II by China,” a U.S. admiral said.
