On 20 April, after multiple months of delay due to resistance from hardline Republicans, the US House of Representatives passed a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan… Continue reading "US House Passes $61 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine"
“If two years ago someone would have said that in the Spring of 2024 we would have had North Korean munitions killing Ukrainians in Europe […] we would have probably… Continue reading "Reflecting on NATO and Asia as the Alliance Celebrates its 75th Birthday"
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference on Sunday February 18th, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen pledged that Denmark will send its “entire artillery” to Ukraine. Frederiksen explained: “If you ask… Continue reading "Denmark to Send All Its Artillery to Ukraine"
According to an announcement made by Australian Minister for Defence Richard Marles on Tuesday, the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) will double the size of its surface fleet by the 2040s.… Continue reading "Australia Will Double the Size of its Surface Fleet"
The US Space Force is reportedly considering changing the minimum length of enlistment to eight years – twice as much as is expected of typical enlistees in other branches. However,… Continue reading "Space Force Considering Record-Long Eight Year Enlistments"
The United States will begin providing the Japan Self Defense Force (JSDF) with training on the Tomahawk Cruise Missile system starting in late March. Training is expected to be conducted… Continue reading "Japan to Begin Training on Tomahawk Cruise Missile System Next Month"
Japan’s pacifism has been seen by many in Japan as a core element of the postwar Japanese identity. At the center of that is Article 9 of the constitution: “Aspiring… Continue reading "The JSDF and Article 9: From the Cold War to the Present"
According to an announcement made by the Prime Minister of Sweden on 8 January, the country will deploy a force of around 800 troops to Latvia early next year. Reportedly,… Continue reading "Sweden to Station Troops in Latvia"
Following a meeting held in Manila on 3 November, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirmed that the two countries are working towards a reciprocal… Continue reading "Japan and Philippines Negotiating Reciprocal Access Agreement"
According to Polish media reports, upgraded prototype versions of the Piorun MANPAD have undergone successful tests on the firing range. The tested systems serve as a technology demonstrator for new… Continue reading "Poland Modernizing Piorun MANPAD Systems"