Unmanned Systems Key to Australian Navy’s Future, AUKUS, Says Panel
Numerous forward deployed, unmanned, underwater systems “might be the poor man’s version of the nuclear deterrent,” the director general of…
Matching China’s Military Expansion Might Not Work as a Regional Deterrent, Panel Says
Matching Beijing’s military might does not appear to work as a deterrent, some experts said this week, as China’s military…
Island Nations Key to U.S. Maintaining Position as Pacific Power
This post has been updated to correct that Yun was speaking at the Hudson Institute on Friday. The Freely Associated…
U.S. Needs to Demonstrate Ability to Assist Taiwan, Congressman Says
The U.S. needs to show Beijing that it can stop China if Chinese President Xi Jinping were to risk a…
Bombers Could Help Australia Deter China During Transition to Nuclear-Powered Submarines
Bombers, long-range strike missiles and large undersea unmanned systems could help Canberra deter China until it has nuclear-powered attack submarines,…
China, Russia Quietly Expanding Arctic Partnership, Says Panel
China is subtly installing a larger presence in the Arctic through an extensive partnership with Russia in areas ranging from…
Okinawa Key to Japan’s Defense Against China, North Korea, Says Expert
Winning the hearts and minds of Okinawans is critical to strengthening Japan’s own defenses against China, Russia and North Korea,…
McMaster: Taiwan Could Prove Difficult for China to Invade
Despite China’s recent aggression toward Taiwan, former National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster argued this week that Taiwan “not an easy…
Australia to Build New Sub Base for Nuclear Attack Boat Fleet
The Royal Australian Navy will establish a new submarine base on its east coast to host its planned nuclear-powered submarines…
Australia Needs Asymmetric Capabilities to Counter China in Indo-Pacific, Former Australian Official Says
Australian political leaders have refocused Canberra’s attention on developing more asymmetric capabilities necessary to fighting a war far from its…