[ i2 ] REPOSITORY
Learning from Ukraine: Key Lessons for the U.S. Army and Allies
Japan and China Inaugurate Defense Hotline: Enhancing Communication Amidst Rising Tensions
North Korea’s Military Spy Satellite: Preparations and Potential Launch Timings
Power Dynamics in Asia: Understanding China’s Ambitions and Negotiating Challenges
Evolution of Ransomware: New Trends and Tactics in Cyber Attacks
Advancing Naval Supremacy: U.S. Navy Conducts Trials of Unmanned Sea and Air Capabilities
The Future of Air Superiority: The U.S. Air Force’s Plan for 1,000 Drone Wingmen
Taiwan’s Arms Backlog Partly Caused by the Middle East
Philippines to Receive State-of-the-Art Supersonic Cruise Missiles by Year-End
Philippines Hosts 17th ANCM: Advancing Maritime Security in Southeast Asia
The South China Sea: A Potential Trigger Zone for U.S.-China Conflict, Warns Chinese Military Insider
Hackers Target Individuals When Organizations Refuse to Pay
Babuk Ransomware Source Code Used to Target VMware ESXi Servers
The Provocative Diplomacy of Lu Shaye: Strained Sino-French Relations
Taiwan to Receive Accelerated Delivery of HIMARS Rocket Systems
Critical Zero-Click Vulnerability in Windows MSHTML Platform Unveiled
China’s Evolving Ambitions: Debunking Misconceptions and Assessing Policy Challenges
China Delivers Frigates to Safeguard China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
U.S.-Thai Naval Partnership Deepens through CARAT Thailand Exercise
U.S. to Link Radar Systems of Japan and South Korea for Improved Missile Monitoring
U.S. and China Hold Constructive Talks in Vienna, Vow to Maintain Communication
Shortage of Engineers Threatens Taiwan’s Dominance in Semiconductor Manufacturing
Malicious Firmware Pre-Installed on Android Devices Poses Global Security Risk
Cybersecurity Firm Dragos Thwarts Ransomware Attack and Shares Lessons Learned
Indonesia Expresses Frustration over Lack of Progress in Myanmar’s Civil Strife
Innovation as a Strategic Imperative: Maintaining the U.S. Military’s Edge in the Face of Emerging Challenges
Progress and Challenges Since the Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack
Philippine President Pushes for Swift Completion of South China Sea Code of Conduct
Indonesia’s President Jokowi Calls for Adherence to International Law in the South China Sea
Tensions Rise as Chinese Maritime Militia Vessels Disrupt ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise in South China Sea
U.S. Air Force Faces Long-Term Plan Challenges for Fighter Presence at Kadena Air Base in Japan
China Expresses Concern over NATO’s “Eastward Expansion” amid Plans for Liaison Office in Japan
Japan’s Defense Industry Set for Growth as Mitsubishi Heavy Anticipates Surge in Orders
South Korea Unveils KF-21 Fighter Jet: A Technological Achievement for the Nation’s Aviation Industry
China’s Internal Feedback Loop and the Risk of Military Conflict in Taiwan
Unveiling the Weakened Military: Myanmar’s Shrinking Armed Forces
Japanese Prime Minister Stresses Importance of Peace in Taiwan Strait Ahead of G-7 Summit
Philippine Army’s 4th Special Forces Company Selected for UN Peacekeeping Mission
Philippine Navy’s Missile Frigate Concludes Participation in ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise
Filipino and American Fighter Jet Pilots Conduct Air-to-Air Combat Training in Cope Thunder Exercise
Modernizing Fixed-Wing Systems for U.S. Special Operations: Focus on Autonomy and Data Security
U.S. Army Chief of Staff Meets Philippine Military Leaders Amid China Tensions
White House Approves Multi-Year Contracts for Patriot Interceptors and GMLRS
Northern Edge 2023: Alaska’s Largest Military Training Exercise Begins
Philippine Navy Increases Patrols in the West Philippine Sea Amid Chinese Aggression
Australian Defence Force Concludes Participation in Exercise Croix du Sud 2023
U.S. Opens Embassy in Tonga to Counter Chinese Influence in the Pacific
October 7, 2022: A Turning Point in U.S.-China Relations and the Semiconductor Industry
Historic Blow to Russian Cyber-Espionage: Disruption of Snake Malware Infrastructure
NORAD Commander Warns of Escalating Hypersonic Missile Capabilities by Russia and China
PLA Rocket Force Demonstrates Enhanced Precision Strike Capability near Guam
Solid Fuel Propellant: Enhancing North Korea’s Ballistic Missile Arsenal
F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes in South Korea: Pilot Safely Ejects, Investigation Underway
U.S. Intelligence Raises Alarm on Potential Economic Impact of Taiwan Crisis
Implications of U.S. Reconnaissance on Chinese Satellite Security
Vulnerabilities in Satellite Security: Protecting Against Quantum Cyberattacks
China and Laos Conduct “Friendship Shield 2023” Joint Exercise to counter U.S. presence in Southeast Asia
South China Sea oil tanker explosion highlights challenges of identifying responsibility in the shadow fleet
Japanese Public Opposes Tax Hikes for Defense Buildup Despite Concerns About China-Taiwan Conflict
China’s Nuclear Buildup and Japan’s Strategic Challenges
China Releases Stunning ‘Global’ Images of Mars from Tianwen 1 Mission
Xi Jinping Emphasizes AI Development Amid Sino-US Tech Race
Australia and France Conduct Largest Multinational Exercise in New Caledonia
Former U.S. National Security Adviser warns of imminent Chinese invasion of Taiwan
Australia Bolsters Undersea Warfare Capabilities with U.S. Surveillance System
Canada considers expelling Chinese diplomat for allegedly targeting a Canadian lawmaker
India’s foreign minister meets with Chinese and Russian counterparts ahead of Central Asian security forum
Czech Foreign Minister: China’s Aggressive Actions Against Taiwan Threaten Us All
U.S., Japan, and South Korea naval leaders embark ballistic missile submarine in trilateral exercise
Philippine President denies using U.S. bases for offensive action against China
China’s aircraft carriers not yet a credible threat to the U.S. and its allies
Germany to deploy frigate and combat support ship to Indo-Pacific in 2024
Infrastructure and information systems challenges remain for U.S.-Philippines intelligence sharing
Undersea cables become the latest battleground in the U.S.-China tech war
The Biggest Public Outage of Satellite Internet: Lessons Learned from the Ukraine Hack
Former Japanese military member publishes book with a harrowing account of life in uniform
Drones to become core elements of next-generation Indo-Pacific naval fleets
South Korea to engage China at senior level and seek trilateral cooperation
U.S. intelligence warns of trillion-dollar global economic loss from TSMC’s halt in production
Pursuing National Interests: South Korea’s Role in the South China Sea
Indonesia’s dilemma over China’s Global Security Initiative
United States and Philippines agree on new guidelines for mutual defense treaty
U.S. Defense department’s Chief AI Officer expresses concern over the dangers of large language models
Meta disrupts cyber espionage efforts by APT Groups in South Asia and coordinated inauthentic behavior by six adversarial networks
Meta: Threat actors exploit ChatGPT’s popularity to spread malware
Washington and Manila agree to enhance intelligence sharing on regional security challenges
The Cases of Taiwanese Nationals Detained in China: The Impact on Cross-Strait Relations
France and Japan sign nuclear cooperation agreement to deepen ties in next-generation nuclear research
TSMC considers investing up to €10 billion for chip plant in Germany
Beijing accuses the U.S. of adopting “Cold War mentality” in semiconductor subsidies
China to collect samples from far side of moon with Chang’e 6 mission
How the Chinese Communist Party is using WeChat to shape public policy in the U.S.
The disturbing connection between ransomware attacks and patient deaths in hospitals
ChatGPT and similar AI tools used as a lure for phishing and malware attacks
Malicious groups are posing as ChatGPT and similar generative AI tools to target people through various platforms, running unauthorized ads from compromised business accounts across the internet. Meta has detected and disrupted these malware operations, including...
Philippine Coast Guard Reports China’s Aggressive Maneuvers in the South China Sea
Biden-Marcos meeting emphasizes U.S. commitment to Philippine defense
Former British test pilot under investigation for providing military training directed or funded by China
NATO to open first Asian liaison office in Japan for consultations in the region
China’s exit bans raise questions about the country’s openness for business
Canada’s spy agency criticized for withholding information about Chinese threats against lawmaker and family
Singapore and China conclude joint naval exercise
U.S. microchip export controls have limited effect on China’s AI development
U.S. and Philippines pledge to strengthen alliance and modernize defense capabilities
U.S. and Philippines Reaffirm Alliance Commitments for Free and Open Indo-Pacific
Singapore Strives for Balance as China and U.S. Compete for Military and Economic Influence
Philippines seeks update to Mutual Defense Treaty amid changing regional dynamics
Philippines and U.S. Agree to Enhance Trilateral Dialogue with Japan
China Agrees to Talk About Fishing Rights in South China Sea, Philippines President Says
China’s 13,000-satellite constellation plan to challenge SpaceX’s Starlink
Chinese Satellite Internet Startup Aims to Provide Broadband Connectivity for Military Applications
USS George Washington to Return to Yokosuka as U.S. Forward-Deployed Carrier
Philippine Coast Guard reports aggressive maneuvers by Chinese ships in the South China Sea
Australia faces threat from a Chinese military base in the Pacific
Southeast Asian Scholars Rate China’s Diplomacy under Xi Jinping: A Mixed Bag of Responses
Major General Mick Ryan’s “White Sun War”: A Techno-Thriller on the Future of Warfare
Chinese Espionage: A Fundamental Asymmetry in the Intelligence Battles between China and the West
A Symptom of a Broader Problem: Understanding the Leak of Classified Documents from the Air National Guard
Australia’s Defence Strategic Review and Its Implications for Asia-Pacific
Ron DeSantis Meets Japanese Prime Minister as Part of Four-Country Trade Mission
China Expands Rare-Earth Metals Production for Growing EV Demand
Taiwan military drills focus on combating blockade amid rising tensions with China
Asymmetric Defense Strategy: Key Takeaways from Ukraine for Taiwan
Sydney to host 2023 Quad Leaders’ summit on 24 May, Australian Prime Minister confirms
Russian Pacific Fleet on high alert for military drills amid tensions with the West
The Russian Pacific Fleet has been put on high alert for military drills, including missile launches and the use of nuclear-capable strategic bombers, as a show of force amid tensions with the West over the fighting in Ukraine. The drills are intended to test the...
South Korean Navy fires warning shots at North Korean patrol boat
South Korean Navy fired warning shots at a North Korean patrol boat that crossed the Northern Limit Line (NLL), the de facto maritime border, between the two countries in the Yellow Sea. The North Korean boat was chasing a Chinese fishing boat when it crossed the...
Japan plans to develop advanced long-range missiles amid tensions with China
Japan has signed contracts with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to develop and produce advanced long-range missiles worth over $2.8 billion, extending until 2027, as it aims to bolster its defense capabilities amid rising tensions with China. The development includes...
SpaceX’s mammoth Starship to take a round-the-world test flight
SpaceX plans to launch Starship, its most powerful rocket, into space for its first major test on Monday, 17 April. This is a critical milestone in SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's quest to bring humans to destinations as far away as Mars. Starship is a multifunctional...
U.S. guided-missile destroyer sails through Taiwan Strait amid rising tensions
The USS Milius, a U.S. guided-missile destroyer, sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, marking the first announced transit since January 2023. China requires permission from foreign warships to transit the strait, which goes against international law. The...
Philippines, US eye 2-plus-2 security talks in April
The United States and the Philippines will hold two-plus-two security talks on 11 April, the first of such talks in seven years, indicating the Philippines' willingness to strengthen its alliance with the U.S. amid China's aggressive behavior in the South China Sea....
New UK-Japan-Italy fighter takes shape, with electronics details emerging
Last week, the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) was showcased at the DSEI Japan show, with government and industry representatives from Italy, Japan, and the UK attending to announce new technology partnerships for the sixth-generation fighter. The program is supposed...
Senators Request Cyber Safety Analysis of Chinese-Owned DJI Drones
A group of 16 U.S. senators from both parties has requested the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to investigate potential security risks associated with drones manufactured by Chinese company Shenzhen DJI Innovation Technology Co., Ltd., which has...
U.S. Space Command Deputy Director of Strategy, Plans, and Policy Speaks at DSEI Japan 2023
Space is becoming more congested, contested, and competitive, which poses challenges for all nations. The U.S. Space Command is committed to ensuring space remains sustainable, safe, and secure for all like-minded nations. Collaboration with allies and partners is...
Fatalism Is Not an Option for Addressing China-Russia Relations
China's strategic calculus in its relationship with Russia is multifaceted, balancing national rejuvenation, self-preservation, and de-linking Ukraine from Taiwan, but the potential reputational costs of being seen as an accomplice to Russia's aggression cannot be...
North Korea’s Kim oversees simulated nuclear counterattack against US, South Korea
North Korea conducted a military exercise involving a missile launch from a buried silo, indicating a shift from its preference for mobile launchers. The missile, equipped with a mock nuclear warhead, flew 800 km before hitting a target under the scenario of a...
US, Philippines to announce new sites for U.S. military as soon as possible – U.S. official
The United States and the Philippines are expanding their Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), which grants the US military access to Philippine military bases. The move comes amid China's increasing assertiveness towards the South China Sea and Taiwan. The...
US Army chief wants three multidomain task force units in the Pacific
The U.S. Army chief wants to see three multidomain task force units (MDTF) in the Pacific region, in addition to one in Europe and one in a contingency-type location. The Army has operationalized its existing MDTF units and plans to grow at least four more to operate...
US, Japan exploring partnership on hypersonic missile interceptor
The U.S. and Japan are considering a partnership to develop a hypersonic missile defense capability, specifically an interceptor capable of neutralizing hypersonic threats in the glide phase of flight. The Missile Defense Agency is exploring opportunities for...