The U.S. Marine Corps has announced the complete transition of its second F-35B squadron out of Iwakuni, Japan. The VMFA-242 squadron named the “Bats” has declared Initial Operational Capability as… Continue reading "The U.S. Marine Corps Establish Second F-35B Squadron in the Pacific"
In the wake of Australia’s shock announcement that it plans to acquire nuclear submarines in partnership with the UK and US, the region, world, and domestic populace have reacted. Ranging from… Continue reading "The World Reacts to Australia’s Nuclear Turn"
The Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison announced that Australia will be pursuing the purchase of Tomahawk cruise missiles for their Hobart class destroyers, as well as JASSM-ER for their F/A-18… Continue reading "Australia Announces Plan To Procure Tomahawk and JASSM-ER"
The Indian Navy has released a Request For Information (RFI) that seeks to procure or lease three to four Mine Countermeasure Vessels (MCMV) through a Government to Government agreement. The… Continue reading "India Makes Fresh Attempt To Urgently Procure Minesweepers"
France could become Australia’s closest defense partner after the United States if recently discussed proposals go through. Australian media has reported that negotiations have begun on upgrading the Status of… Continue reading "Australia Expands Defense Cooperation with International Partners Following Series of Talks and Agreements"
US sailors and marines across the globe are currently participating in Large Scale Exercise 2021 (LSE 2021) which kicked off on 3 August, and will run until 16 August. The… Continue reading "US Navy and Marine Corps Conducting Large Scale Exercise 2021"
The last of four Type 209/1400 submarines was delivered to Egypt on 2 August. The German-made diesel-electric S-44 submarine embarked on its journey from ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems’ Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft’s shipyard… Continue reading "Fourth German-Built S-44 Submarine Delivered to Egyptian Navy"
The German frigate “Bayern” set sail for the Pacific this week. On its six-month voyage, the vessel is set to participate in exercises with Australia, Japan, Singapore and United States.… Continue reading "German Frigate ‘Bayern’ Sails to the Pacific"
As part of the UK’s efforts to strengthen its Pacific partnerships, Defense Secretary Ben Wallace has visited Japan, South Korea and Vietnam. Aside from discussing issues of bilateral concern, the… Continue reading "UK Defense Secretary Tours Asia"
In a recent interview Vice Admiral Jon Hill, director of the Missile Defense Agency, discussed the current status of various programs within the Agency. During the interview, Hill discussed in… Continue reading "Defending Guam Against The Pacing Threats Of The Pacific"