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asia-security
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Al Jazeerapolitics5 hrs ago
Taiwan Plans Shift to Affordable High-Volume Drone Systems
Raymond Greene urged Taiwan on July 2 to expand drone capabilities across air, surface and subsurface domains. The statement came as lawmakers considered competing defense spending plans and a major US arms sale remained on hold.
The Japan Timespolitics32 days ago
Japan Announces Largest Military Buildup Since WWII at Shangri-La Dialogue
Shinjiro Koizumi addressed Chinese accusations during a May 31, 2026 speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue, highlighting Beijing's military expansion instead.
koreaherald.comworld33 days ago
South Korea to Assume Wartime OPCON From U.S. by 2028
Pete Hegseth addressed the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 30, 2026, urging a measured handover of wartime operational control while respecting long-standing U.S. military roles. South Korea has proposed completing the transfer by 2028.
world34 days ago
Pentagon Chief to Address Asia Defense Summit as China Officials Skip Event
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth will deliver the keynote address at Asia's premier defense summit opening Friday. China's top officials are not expected to attend despite discussions planned on Taiwan and the war in Iran.
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BBC Newsworld55 days ago
Large Anti-War Protests Held in Japan Over Military Policy Changes
Japan is experiencing its largest anti-war protests in decades as the government under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has lifted restrictions on arms exports and expanded the country's military role. Demonstrations have spread to multiple cities with participants citing concerns o…
South China Morning Postpolitics56 days ago
US Asian Allies Seek to Form Middle-Power Coalitions
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that no single country can protect its own peace and security alone in the current security environment. She announced plans to promote equipment transfers under a new system with rigorous judgments on their permissibility. The South…