U.S. Pacific Commander Opposes Force in South China Sea Disputes
The head of U.S. Pacific Command said the U.S. would oppose the use of force in resolving disputes over territory…
Pentagon Cancels Controversial Unmanned and Cyber Medal
The Pentagon is cancelling a controversial medal designed to recognize contributions of unmanned aerial vehicle pilots and cyber troops, according…
MoH Recipient: New Unmanned Medal is ‘Ludicrous’
The creation of the new medal honoring unmanned vehicle pilots and cyber troops, “is a telling and sad commentary on the judgment…
China at Odds with U.N. Treaty
On Jan. 22, Ma Keqing, the Chinese ambassador to the Philippines, was summoned to the Department of Foreign Affairs in…
China’s New Frigate by the Numbers
The first 056 class No. 582 was officially handed over to PLAN on Feb. 25 as Wu Shengli, Commander of…
Opinion: Chuck Hagel and the Necons
Chuck Hagel’s going over at the hands of Republican members of the Senate Armed Services Committee Thursday was more than…
China’s 700 Ship Navy
China is building tandem maritime forces, blurring the line between military and civilian maritime missions. The new People’s Liberation Army…
Russian Subs in Vietnam
On August 15, Thanh Nien newspaper reported that Vietnam would take delivery of its first Kilo-class submarine by the end…
Russian Bases in Vietnam or Cuba? Don’t Panic
The sprawling Russian defense apparatus has some of the world’s biggest braggarts. You don’t need to look very hard to…
Code of Conduct in the South China Sea Undermined by ASEAN Disarray
For government officials and regional analysts following the security dialogues in Phnom Penh last week (9–13 July) there was good…