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nbcnews.comUS Announces $14B Arms Package for Taiwan, Expands AUKUS Cooperation
U.S. and Chinese officials said they reached an agreement on strategic stability following President Donald Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping in Beijing. The deal aims to manage competition and maintain balance in the Indo-Pacific region.
ukdefencejournal.org.ukUS, UK and Australia to Jointly Develop Underwater Drones Under AUKUS Pact
The three nations issued a joint statement outlining a new Pillar Two initiative to develop uncrewed undersea vehicles. Officials said the effort will deliver advanced sensors and weapons systems to their forces next year.
Military.comRubio Arrives in India for Quad Meeting
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio landed in Kolkata on Saturday ahead of next week’s Quad talks. The visit seeks to stabilize ties strained by recent U.S. tariffs on Indian exports.
Washington ExaminerU.S. and China hold summit on trade and security
The United States and China conducted a recent summit in Beijing focused on trade, technology, and regional security issues. The meeting occurred as both sides maintain differing views on global governance structures and alliance roles.
Defense NewsArmy Awards Anduril Minimum 3,000 Containerized Cruise Missiles Under 3-Year Pentagon Program
Anduril will supply at least 1,000 SLB-500M missiles annually under a three-year framework agreement as part of the Pentagon’s Low-Cost Containerized Missiles program. The program seeks more than 10,000 low-cost cruise missiles from four companies over three years, with an assess…
AxiosTrump Says He Will Decide on $14 Billion Taiwan Arms Package After Detailed Talks With Xi
President Trump said Friday he is unsure whether he would approve a long-held $14 billion weapons package for Taiwan that includes missiles and air defense interceptors. He spoke after extensive discussions on arms sales with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who began their meeting…
Defense NewsU.S. Army Gen. Xavier Brunson Speaks on Sustainment and Allied Cooperation at 2026 LANPAC Symposium
Gen. Xavier Brunson delivered the opening keynote at the 2026 Land Forces Pacific Symposium in Honolulu on May 12, stressing that military strength, industrial sustainability and allied collaboration form a "true fortress" in the Indo-Pacific.
Defense NewsU.S. Army Air Defense Commander Speaks on Modernization and Multinational Exercises at LANPAC 2026
Brig. Gen. William Parker, commander of the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, addressed the 2026 Land Forces of the Pacific Symposium in Honolulu on May 12. He detailed the command's role in countering threats from China and the integration of the IBCS system amid the la…
pakistantoday.com.pkChina Pursues Long-Term Strategy on Taiwan Unification
Chinese leaders believe that time favors their goal of unification with Taiwan and are pursuing a strategy of patience to reduce costs. Beijing is building military and economic capabilities to deter U.S. intervention while preventing formal Taiwanese independence. The approach f…
nationalpost.comUS, Philippine, Japanese and Canadian Forces Conduct Joint Maritime Strike Exercise off Northern Luzon
United States, Philippine, Japanese and Canadian forces sank two decommissioned Philippine Navy vessels off the western Northern Luzon coast during a two-day live-fire drill that concluded the annual Balikatan 2026 exercise on Friday. The Joint Task Force Maritime Strike integrat…
ForbesUSS George Washington Leaves Yokosuka for Post-Maintenance Sea Trials
The U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier left its Japanese homeport over the weekend of May 9-10, 2026, following maintenance after its December 2025 deployment. Carrier Air Wing 5 simultaneously began 10 days of field carrier landing practice drills on Iwo Jima. Th…
focustaiwan.twChina Pursues Long-Term Strategy Toward Taiwan Without Near-Term Military Action
Analysts Amanda Hsiao and Bonnie S. Glaser wrote in Foreign Affairs that Beijing believes time favors its goal of unification with Taiwan and is pursuing a long-term approach. China is developing capabilities to deter U.S. intervention while preventing formal Taiwanese independen…
rfa.orgChina Expands Land on Antelope Reef in South China Sea
China has used dredging ships to increase the land area of Antelope Reef, adding jetties, roads and a helipad by April 2026. The atoll in the Paracel Islands is one of many contested features in the South China Sea where nations are expanding presence on small islands and reefs.
focustaiwan.twTaiwan Legislature Approves $25 Billion Defense Spending Supplement Through 2033
Taiwan’s legislature approved a $25 billion defense supplement on May 8, 2026, to run through 2033. The measure, lower than President Lai Ching-te’s original $40 billion request, passed after government representatives abstained. FDD reported the funds will support major U.S. arm…
NprU.S., Philippines and Allies Conclude Balikatan Drills With Japanese Combat Troops and U.S. Missile Tests
The 41st Balikatan exercises ended Friday after nearly three weeks on Luzon as U.S. and allied forces tested new weapons and strategies to repel potential amphibious assaults. Japan deployed combat troops for the first time, firing an anti-ship missile, while the U.S. used Typhon…
japantoday.comIndonesia and Japan Sign Defense Cooperation Agreement
Indonesia and Japan signed a defense agreement on May 4 in Jakarta that establishes a framework for advanced military cooperation. The pact includes technology transfer, intelligence sharing, interoperability measures and joint exercises. It comes as both countries seek to enhanc…
koreatimes.co.krU.S. Marines Demonstrate Aviation Support Capabilities With South Korean Forces
A U.S. Marine unit based in Japan conducted training with South Korean Marines from March 14 to April 19 as part of the annual Korean Marine Exercise Program. The sessions focused on aviation ground support, logistics, firefighting and mass casualty response. The U.S. Indo-Pacifi…
thehindu.comJapan Ends Decades-Old Ban on Lethal Weapons Exports Amid Regional Security Shifts
Japan ended its ban on lethal weapons exports last month, marking a shift from postwar pacifism amid rising Chinese aggression. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, elected in February 2026, is driving a review of national security strategy and international defense ties. The moves inc…
RapplerPhilippine and US Forces Conduct Air Defense Drills in Zambales
Philippine and U.S. military personnel participated in air defense exercises in Zambales as part of Balikatan 2026. The drills simulated responses to enemy aircraft entering Philippine airspace using various defense systems. The exercises involved over 17,000 troops from multiple…
sbs.com.auAustralian Opposition Urges Consideration of Long-Range Bombers as AUKUS Contingency
Australia's shadow defence minister suggested acquiring U.S.-made B-21 bombers to provide long-range strike capabilities if the AUKUS submarine plan faces delays. He highlighted risks in the submarine acquisition while affirming support for the pact. The government also announced…
The Times Of IndiaIndian Army Chief Visits US Pacific HQ as Ties Deepen in Indo-Pacific
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi visited the US Army Pacific headquarters in Hawaii to discuss interoperability and joint operations. The visit highlights strengthening defense cooperation amid regional tensions. Separately, a US admiral confirmed military use of Bitcoin…
manilatimes.netPhilippines and US Launch Largest Balikatan Exercises with 17,000 Troops
Over 17,000 troops from seven countries, including 10,000 from the US, began the annual Balikatan military exercises in the Philippines on April 20. The drills, running until mid-May, focus on interoperability and include first-time participation by Japanese forces. Officials sta…