Indo-Pacific
U.S. to replace Japan-based carrier Ronald Reagan by 2025
USS George Washington set to return to Yokosuka with unmanned refueling drones
Indo-Pacific
International relations
Japan defense pacts with U.K. and Australia move closer to approval
Troop visits and training facilitated with 'quasi-allies' as Chinese threat looms
Defense
Thailand, U.S. resume Cobra Gold military exercise at full scale
America sends 6,000-strong contingent in a show of regional commitment
Defense
Japan seeks to buy 400 U.S. Tomahawk missiles, Kishida says
Deployment seen starting in fiscal 2026 in boost to long-range arsenal
Taiwan tensions
Japan could lose 144 fighter jets in Taiwan crisis: simulation
U.S.-Japanese alliance would prevent Chinese takeover but at a high cost
Defense
U.S. Navy quickens ship rotation in Japan with eye on Taiwan
Oldest destroyer USS Barry leaves Yokosuka after six years
Interview
Morrison says 'premature' for AUKUS expansion to include Japan
Former Australian PM welcomes NATO outreach to Indo-Pacific
Indo-Pacific
U.S. to consider Indo-Pacific anti-ship drones, with eye on China
Marine chief Berger calls for more cooperation with Japan on logistics and intel
Opinion
Asia is none of NATO's business
Alliance's growing ties with Japan and South Korea raise risk of war with China
International relations
NATO eyes joint summit statement with Japan and South Korea
Australia, New Zealand also to be included in show of unity against Russia, China
South China Sea
Marcos summons Beijing envoy over laser use in South China Sea
Philippines slams China's 'acts of aggression' as U.S. vows anew to defend ally
Interview
Marcos says 'hard to imagine' Philippines can avoid Taiwan conflict
Moves to tighten defense ties with U.S. and Japan not aimed at China
Comment
Why the world needs Indo-Pacific Charter
Japan must play key role in drawing up new global security framework
International relations
Philippines, Japan pledge to deepen security and economic ties
Two nations edge toward a troop deployment deal in face of Chinese threat
Indo-Pacific
Australia orders checks on China-made cameras in defense offices
Hikvision says its surveillance devices subject to Canberra's security rules
International relations
Japan eyes Philippines as first recipient of security grant
New framework designed to strengthen armed forces of partner countries
Indo-Pacific
Earthquake outweighs China in U.S. Navy's decision to close docks
Submarine maintenance put on hold as seismic concerns are addressed
Opinion
U.S. should accept that its Indian Ocean base belongs to Africa
Recognition of Mauritian sovereignty would not affect access to Diego Garcia
International relations
Australia trade minister to travel to Beijing to meet counterpart
Discussions to include 'resumption of unimpeded trade' with China: Farrell
Interview
China import ban won't squeeze Australia, says incoming Japan envoy
Canberra 'will continue to look to diversify markets': Justin Hayhurst
