Defense News
First NATO Country Announces It Will Match Trump's 5% Defense Ultimatum
Austin, the first Black defense secretary, ends his term marred by Afghanistan but buoyed by Ukraine
Asia Defense
Pete Hegseth Seems Really Confused About Where Southeast Asia Is
The Pentagon finessed its pivot to Asia. Can it last during Trump?
Japan passes record defense budget, while still playing catch-up
Should the U.S. Defense Secretary Know What ASEAN Is? Pete Hegseth Doesn’t Appear To
Trump’s defence pick Pete Hegseth fails Asean test, sparking mockery across Southeast Asia
Commentary: Trump’s defence chief pick cannot name a single ASEAN country – here’s why that’s worrying
Taiwan may cut its defense budget, just as Trump returns
Investor interest in defense grows
Managers roll out record number of defence funds in Asia-Pacific
Asia Group lands millions to double workforce, expand as tariffs loom
United States Defense
The United States Can’t Afford to Not Harden Its Air Bases
Democratic states brace for Trump by launching defense of Biden policies
Sen. Joni Ernst officially backs Pete Hegseth for top Pentagon post: ‘Americans deserve a strong Secretary of Defense’
What does the defense secretary do?
Taiwan may cut its defense budget, just as Trump returns
Pete Hegseth’s only qualification for defense secretary is fealty to Trump
This is a call to arms. Just not a traditional one.
Ernst says she'll vote to confirm Hegseth as defense secretary
A Winning United States Allied and Engaged
Russia Defense
Russia Map Shows Critical Infrastructure Blasted by Ukraine This Week
Putin's Military Purge 'Unnerved' Russian Elites: Report
Across Africa, Russia is growing in influence. What might Moscow want?
Lithuania vows to boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP, citing the threat of Russian aggression
Russia says any British military role in Ukraine under new 100-year deal would be worrying
Finland's intelligence chief urges vigilance over planned Russian military build-up
Vladimir Putin nightmare as huge military purge 'unnerves' Russian elites
Russia, Iran harden military, trade ties
Russian Drone, Missile Attacks Kill at Least 3 People in Kyiv
Debris from Russian drones found in Romanian border town, defense ministry confirms
China Defense
China's military corruption purges are 'just the tip of the iceberg,' the Pentagon says, and could put Beijing's ambitions in danger
Exclusive: How U.S. Forces and NASA could Inadvertently be Spying for China
China Says 'Forced' To Acquire Nuclear Weapons as US Sounds Warning
China and its military have been making some big moves ahead of Trump's return to the White House
Could Trump's return mark the start of a new race with China over drones for the military?
Cold War lessons could be key for special operations forces as the US military focuses on China and Russia
Taiwan may cut its defense budget, just as Trump returns
China fires shot across Trump’s bow with defense sanctions
Trump, China's Xi speak on phone ahead of inauguration
Japan Defense
Japan passes record defense budget, while still playing catch-up
Japan orders production of new Block II Chinooks
Japan foreign minister to highlight defence spending, investment at Trump inaugural
US approves JASSM-ER missile sale to Japan
In a major boost in Indo-Pacific defence, Japan's fight fleet to be equipped with subsonic cruise missile JASSM-ER
Indonesia and Japan agree to resume stalled talks on transfer of defense equipment
UK, Japan and Italy strengthen defense ties through future fighter jet programs
Japan cleared for additional JASSM-ER strike weapons
Japan's First F-35B Delivery Slips To Fiscal 2025