Japan confirms object launched by North Korea orbiting Earth
Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara said Friday the government has confirmed that "some object" launched by North Korea is "orbiting the Earth," after Pyongyang launched what it said was a reconnaissance satellite...
South Korea to partially suspend inter-Korean military pact with North
South Korea on Wednesday approved the partial suspension of an inter-Korean military accord signed in 2018 following North Korea's latest launch of a military spy satellite.
As a result...
Germany’s defense minister unveils more help for Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s invasion
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius vowed Tuesday to keep supporting Ukraine’s efforts to win its war against Russia, pledging further military aid worth 1.3 billion euros ($1.4 billion).
The new support...
US Defense Secretary Austin makes unannounced visit to Ukraine
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday in a high-profile push to keep money and weapons flowing to Ukraine even as U.S. and international resources are...
Austin reaffirms US commitment to Taiwan’s self-defense
United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to helping Taiwan defend itself against China, after bilateral ties between the two major powers took a step forward with the meeting...
South Korea’s Yoon will warn APEC leaders about the risks of a Russia-North Korea...
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol slammed the purported illicit arms deal between North Korea and Russia, saying he’ll emphasize its far-reaching security implications and discuss international response during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San...
Japan, U.S., South Korea missile info-sharing system in final stage
Japan, the United States and South Korea affirmed Sunday that their system to share real-time information on North Korean ballistic missiles is "in the final stage" toward launch by year-end, Japanese Defense...
S. Korea to honor fallen U.N. Korean War veterans in annual ceremony in Busan
South Korea will host an annual ceremony this week to commemorate the sacrifices of fallen troops who fought under the United Nations flag during the 1950-53 Korean War, the veterans ministry said...
South Korea plans to launch its first military spy satellite on Nov. 30
South Korea said Monday it plans to launch its first domestically built spy satellite at the end of this month to better monitor rival North Korea, which is expanding its arsenal of...
Adm. Lisa Franchetti becomes 1st woman to command U.S. Navy
Adm. Lisa Franchetti on Thursday became the first woman to command the U.S. Navy and serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff after the Senate approved her nomination.
The...