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Defense

Defense

India begins to flex its naval power as competition with China grows

For decades, India has focused its defense policy on its land borders with rivals Pakistan and China. Now, as its global ambitions expand, it is beginning to flex its naval power in...

Taiwan holds military drills to defend against the threat of a Chinese invasion

Almost every day, Chinese warships sail in waters around Taiwan and warplanes fly toward the island before turning back. What if they suddenly attacked? Taiwan’s military concluded a two-day...

Ukraine has improved conditions for its Hungarian minority. It might not be enough for...

Under the watchful eye of their teacher, a group of students in western Ukraine used a scalpel and forceps to dissect a pig’s heart during a weekend biology class. The lesson was...

US attacks Houthi anti-ship missile in Yemen “ready to be launched.

 The United States Central Command (CENTCOM, in English) reported this Friday that it attacked an anti-ship missile controlled by the Houthi rebels in Yemen that was “prepared to be launched” in the...

India entirely responsible for Galwan Valley incident: Chinese Defense Ministry

A Chinese Defense Ministry Spokesperson Thursday held India entirely responsible for Galwan Valley standoff saying the incident happened only because the Indian side violated bilateral consensus and made unilateral provocations.

Flagged ships with cargo for US Defense Department come under attack by Yemen’s Houthi...

 Two American-flagged ships carrying cargo for the U.S. Defense and State departments came under attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Wednesday, officials said, with the U.S. Navy intercepting some of the incoming...

The Pentagon has no more money for Ukraine as it hosts a meeting of...

For the first time since Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin established the international group to support Ukraine in April 2022, the United States will host the monthly gathering of about 50 countries out...

Japan, U.S. agree to work closely on China issues, for Taiwan peace

The top diplomats of Japan and the United States agreed Friday that the two countries will cooperate closely in dealing with issues relating to China and on the importance of peace and...

Secrecy surrounding the defense secretary’s hospitalization has put the White House on the defensive

 President Joe Biden’s administration pledged from Day One to restore truth and transparency to the federal government — but now it’s facing a maelstrom of criticism and credibility questions after Defense Secretary Lloyd...

U.S. base transfer work in Okinawa begins after state OKs by proxy

The Japanese government on Wednesday started construction work for the transfer of a key U.S. military base within Okinawa Prefecture after overriding the local government's objection and approving a modified landfill plan...