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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...