During an interview held last week in anticipation of his testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee, USAFRICOM commander General Stephen Townsend called Africa “too important for Americans to ignore”.… Continue reading "General Townsend: “Africa Too Important to Ignore”"
In a recent statement, Japan’s Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) announced upcoming drills which will feature US Marines and French troops training alongside the JGSDF. Set to be held between… Continue reading "In Historic First, French Troops Will Train in Japan"
In the news this week we have seen further developments in the Russian-Ukrainian border tensions as well as a diplomatic clash between Czechia and Russia over covert operations, an increased… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (19-23 April)"
Testifying before Congress alongside Space Command (SPACECOM) commander General James Dickinson, Strategic Command (STRATCOM) commander Admiral Charles Richard emphasized that in the nuclear sphere the US is facing a threat… Continue reading "US Military Leaders Ask Congress to Modernize Nuclear Triad"
On 13 April, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence announced the release of the annual threat assessment of the US intelligence community. The new report is much more… Continue reading "US Intelligence Community Releases Annual Threat Assessment"
On 12 April, Taiwan noted a record-size incursion into its air defense identification zone (ADIZ) by the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). No less than 25 aircraft entered the… Continue reading "Record-breaking Incursion into Taiwan’s ADIZ"
Taiwan’s first indigenous landing platform dock was christened and launched yesterday at CSBC Corporation, Taiwan’s Kaohsiung shipyard. The ceremony was attended by senior government officials including President Tsai Ing-wen, Secretary-General… Continue reading "Taiwan Launches ROCS Yu Shan Landing Platform Dock"
Last week, the United States Congressional Research Service (CRS) released a paper detailing US-Japan relations. While covering many aspects including trade and internal politics, security was also a major concern.… Continue reading "Congressional Research Service Assess Cooperation with Japan"
The second week of April has seen Russia move to expand its influence in Asia and ramp tensions in Ukraine. South Korea have Unveil its new KF-21 multirole jet and… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (5-10 April)"
On 7 April, India’s Chief of Defense Staff General Bipin Rawat brought attention to the vast disparity between Chinese and Indian cyber capabilities. According to the general, it is in… Continue reading "India Struggles with Threat of Chinese Cyber Attacks"