Japan eyes 100 more F-35s and introduction of aircraft carrier
The Japanese Nikkei business newspaper reported today that the Japanese government is preparing to order another 100 F-35 jets, in addition, the country is once more considering converting a helicopter carrier to host jets.
Belgian firm sells advanced war room software to China
China has obtained software used by NATO for war room mapping, giving the country significant insight into how NATO powers conduct planning.
Japanese warship exercises Ballistic Missile Defence capability for the first time
The JS ATAGO used an upgraded Aegis Combat System to test their Ballistic Missile Defence capability for the first time.
US Forces conduct massive exercise ‘Valiant Shield’ in the Pacific
US military forces from the US Indo-Pacific Command are scheduled to participate in exercise Valiant Shield (VS) 2018 this month, around the Marianas Island Range Complex as well as on Guam.
South Korea considers operating F-35B jets from new assault ships
South Korea's military has begun to consider operating F-35B jets from their Dokdo class assault ships, according to the local Yonhap news agency.
Singapore receives first A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport
Airbus have delivered the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF) first A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT).
Bell Boeing to begin US Navy CMV-22B production under $4.2 billion contract
This contract provides a total of 58 tiltrotors to United States Navy, Marines, and Air Force, and the government of Japan.
American Supercarrier USS Ronald Reagan deploys for Pacific patrol
The forward-deployed USS Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group has departed Yokosuka, Japan for a regularly scheduled patrol to operate in the western Pacific Ocean.
RNZN patrol boat deployed to support Fijian Navy
Royal New Zealand Navy patrol boat HMNZS Taupo has arrived in Suva, Fiji ahead of a three-month maritime security deployment.
US Military continues ‘High State of Vigilance’ in Korea say officials
The U.S. military continues its “maximum pressure campaign” in regard to North Korea, and U.S. forces on the Korean Peninsula are “ready to fight tonight,” the Pentagon’s chief spokesperson said today.
