Scholz opposes German weapons supplies to Ukraine for strikes inside Russia
"I think it is exactly the step that cannot be made if you have the responsibility for Germany," German chancellor noted
BERLIN - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said it...
Japan successfully launches flagship H3 rocket for more precise GPS
TOKYO - Japan on Sunday successfully launched a flagship H3 rocket and put into orbit a quasi-zenith satellite, aiming to improve the accuracy of global positioning data for various applications.
U.S., Japan, Australia, India agree to boost free, open Indo-Pacific
Washington - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio agreed Tuesday with his counterparts from Japan, Australia and India to strengthen a free and open Indo-Pacific, just hours after he was sworn in...
U.S. approves sale of additional air-to-surface missiles to Japan
Washington - The U.S. government said Wednesday it has approved the sale to Japan of additional air-to-surface missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $39 million.
The...
Japan draws record 115.54 tril. yen budget for FY 2025
Defense spending totaled 8.70 trillion yen, topping 8 trillion yen for the first time, as the country is aiming to enhance its capabilities to address regional threats amid China's rapid military buildup...
Washington does not rule out sanctions on Chinese banks for aiding Russian defense sector
Washington and Beijing have a channel "to discuss specific concerns", US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said
WASHINGTON - Washington’s administration does not rule out the possibility of imposing...
US House of Representatives approves $884-billion defense budget
The Senate is expected to approve the budget next week, and the document will go to US President Joe Biden for signing
WASHINGTON - The House of Representatives of...
South Korea’s Yoon defends martial law decree, denies insurrection charge
SEOUL : South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday said he declared martial law last week to defend constitutional order while denying the charge he incited an insurrection.
US, Japan and Philippine forces jointly patrol in South China Sea after hostilities involving...
Two Philippine security officials said the patrol was staged about 74 kilometers from Scarborough Shoal
Scarborough Shoal is a fishing area hotly disputed by Beijing and Manila...
Pentagon not yet assessed damage caused by use of Russia’s newest Oreshnik missile
"When we have more to provide, we will," Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said
WASHINGTON - The US Department of Defense has not yet completed its assessment of the...