Threats
Air Force announces new Pacific exercise to test how it would fight China
The service is in the midst of a “reoptimization” effort to prepare for future high-end conflict.
Ideas
Did China just demote its defense ministry?
Adm. Dong Jun has been left off key decision-making bodies. That could complicate the U.S.-China military relationship.
Policy
Germany vows continued Pacific presence to ‘protect the international order’
Two German warships at RIMPAC highlight Europe's growing presence in the region.
Policy
The US is helping the Philippines modernize its military
The move comes at a time of rising tensions in the South China Sea.
Ideas
Chinese warships off Alaska signal a new stage in seapower competition
Understanding why requires a look at "near waters," "far waters"—and the colonial past.
Threats
The US might lose a war with China, congressional commission says
Insufficient industry, readiness, innovation, and funding hamper military’s ability to prevail in conflict, key experts find.
Threats
US, Japan, South Korea sign pact amid ‘deteriorating’ regional security
Agreement signed by defense chiefs is to “deepen trilateral security cooperation”; US, Japan also conclude missile accord.
Policy
Austin heads to Asia with $500M for the Philippines
DOD officials said the SecDef's multi-country swing will be the administration's most important visit for "U.S. defense ties in the Indo-Pacific."
Science & Tech
Pentagon’s new Arctic strategy focuses on adversaries, new tech
China and Russia and working more closely in the Arctic, DOD says. That’s forcing more research into unmanned systems.
Policy
