Defense
U.S. weighs stationing Patriot air defense systems in Palau
Island's president calls for 'peace through strength' as China tensions mount
Defense
Defense
U.K. 'exploring' Saudi entry to fighter jet project with Italy and Japan
British GCAP point man urges deal this year to launch 3-way government body
Economy
Pakistan army trades tanks for tractors in food-security push
Sprawling military-run farms stoke backlash over armed forces' pervasive presence
Defense
Philippines condemns Chinese 'floating barrier' in South China Sea
Coast guard, fisheries bureau discovered 300-meter barrier on routine patrol
Defense
U.S. seeks military access in Philippine eastern seaboard
Additional sites serve to respond to Chinese activity in South China Sea
The Big Story
Japan's new jet fighter alliance pushes limits of defense policy
Collaboration with U.K. and Italy forces Tokyo to reconsider constitutional restrictions on arms exports
Indo-Pacific
France, Japan ground troops conduct 1st joint drills in Pacific
New Caledonia exercise named after officer who inspired 'The Last Samurai'
South China Sea
ASEAN troops launch maritime drills amid South China Sea tension
First-ever joint military exercises underscore bloc's unity over disputed waters
Asia Insight
Taiwan submarine dream surfaces as China tensions rise
Taipei to unveil island-made sub despite years of Beijing pressure on suppliers
Opinion
Japan misread the signs in pushing plan for a NATO office
Tokyo needs to find ways to work around the concerns of Europe, Southeast Asia
Indo-Pacific
U.S. Army, Japan, Australia expand logistics cooperation
First drill between Army, Japan's GSDF focuses on keeping islets supplied
Taiwan tensions
China sends fighter jets in show of force off Taiwan
Aircraft and warships near the island could be connected to turmoil in China
Defense
Kim Jong Un discussed arms cooperation with Russia: North Korean media
Leader talks of "strategic and tactical coordination" between militaries with Shoigu
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea's Kim views Russian hypersonic missiles
Leader also looks at warships, nuclear-capable bombers
Sports
South Korean esports star can skip draft with Asia Games gold
Controversy erupts as gamers able to skip duty as BTS members perform military service
Ukraine war
From drones to cyberattacks, technology is shaping Ukraine conflict
Kyiv is going through an estimated 10,000 drones a month in fight against Russia
Myanmar Crisis
6 ASEAN air force chiefs attend conference hosted by Myanmar
Indonesia, Malaysia and others skip meeting amid criticism of airstrikes
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan seeks U.S., Japan, Philippine support to deter Chinese navy
Senior security official tells Nikkei Asia island could be 'doomed' if encircled
Defense
Taiwan reports 28 Chinese air force planes in its air defense zone
Japan monitors flight training centered on China's Shandong carrier
Politics
South Korea's Yoon picks ruling party lawmaker as defense minister
Nomination comes amid flurry of missile tests by North
Politics
South Korea defense chief says he'll resign over probe of dead marine
Opposition looks to impeach minister, alleging interference in investigation
Taiwan tensions
China cranks up 'gray zone' incursions, Taiwan warns
Beijing has created 'new normal' of intimidation, defense report says
Ukraine war
Ukraine will ask Japan to help with anti-drone technology
Presidential office's deputy head says country has 'ambitious plans'
Ukraine war
Putin psychological analysis shows anger and disgust but no fear
U.S. company uses AI-driven tech to monitor Russian leader's emotions
Taiwan tensions
Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong spotted off southeast Taiwan
First appearance since April another sign of increased China military action