US troops put new Philippine military sites to test in Balikatan drillSome of the newest Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement sites got a workout in the Philippines during the bilateral Balikatan exercise this month.By Jen Judson4 days ago
China condemns USS Halsey’s passage through Taiwan StraitThe destroyer passed through the waterway between mainland China and Taiwan on Wednesday, less than two weeks before Taiwan's new president takes office.7 days ago
OpinionIs the United States overestimating China’s power?It is time to right-size the American understanding of China’s comprehensive power, writes Dan Murphy of the Harvard Kennedy School.By Dan Murphy, Harvard Kennedy School3 months ago
USS Carl Vinson returns home after four-month deploymentCarl Vinson left San Diego in October and returned home last week.By Geoff Ziezulewicz3 months ago
Two US aircraft carrier groups join Japanese navy in military exerciseThe exercise came as Japan continues to beef up its military to counter increased Chinese assertion in the region.By Zamone Perez3 months ago
Ship shortage forces Marines to consider alternate deploymentsThe Marines have a regular drumbeat of MEUs ready to deploy. Lacking ready amphib ships, though, they're turning to other means of getting to sea.By Megan Eckstein4 months ago
USS John Finn’s latest Taiwan Strait transit sparks Beijing’s ireThe warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday.4 months ago
Directed-energy weapons need full Pentagon commitment, industry saysAt least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. military, according to the National Defense Industrial Association.By Colin Demarest4 months ago
Australian officers graduate from Navy’s Nuclear Power Training UnitIt remains unclear whether Australian Lt. Cmdr. Adam Klyne needed a no-shave chit for that beard.By Geoff Ziezulewicz4 months ago
US-China defense talks resume as two sides meet in WashingtonMilitary officials from both countries met for two days, restarting a communications channel lapsed since 2022By Noah Robertson4 months ago
Taiwan reports China sent 4 suspected spy balloons over the islandTaiwan’s Defense Ministry says China sent four balloons over the island, three of which passed near a key air force base.4 months ago
Increased US partnership with the Philippines coming in 2024A deal inked between the two nations in 2023 opens up multiple bases for American use.By Geoff Ziezulewicz5 months ago