Japanese defense chief challenges nuclear taboo
Japan must review its policy on nuclear weapons as Tokyo prepares to revise its security strategy, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi says
Japan must review its policy on nuclear weapons as Tokyo prepares to revise its security strategy, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi says
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the commitment at a bilateral meeting this week.
(L-R) Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles, Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, and U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth pose for a photo during a...
Japan wants a more united and proactive Southeast Asia as it sees Asean as a bulwark against an intensifying great-power rivalry, analysts say, while uncertainty over Washington’s long-term Indo-Pacific strategy has deepened Tokyo’s...
Lieutenant General Ivan Havryliuk, a former first deputy defense minister, has been appointed to lead Ukroboronprom, Ukraine's largest state-owned defense company, according to a Nov. 3 statement.
"The experience from Ukraine shows how important it is to have a good overview and receive early warning. These are sensors that will strengthen our ability to detect drones in Finnmark," Norwegian Defense Minister Tore O. Sandvik said.
Slovakia's Prosecutor General Maros Zilinka said on Oct. 30 that he had reopened a criminal case against former Prime Minister Eduard Heger and former Defense Minister Jaroslav Nad over their decision to donate Slovakia's fleet of...
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The situation is particularly striking given that Defense Minister Israel Katz described the attempted plane crash as a jihadist terrorist attack on the day of the incident.
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discussed efforts to contain tensions amid continued attacks from the Houthis on the kingdom. Prince Khalid bin Salman held calls with US Defence...
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Prince Khalid bin Salman held calls with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and other counterparts as Yemen’s Houthis claimed fresh attacks on Saudi targets.
The government and ruling coalition are reportedly considering nearly doubling defense spending over the next five years.
China could face a substantially more capable Japanese military over the coming years as Tokyo considers nearly doubling its five-year defence spending to as much as 80 trillion yen (US$508 billion), according to...
A move to join Saudi Arabia’s agreement with Turkey and Pakistan could entangle more countries in the kingdom’s escalating conflict between the Iran-backed Houthis. The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and conflict with the Iran-backed Houthis...
Iran's foreign minister says talks with Saudi Arabia are ongoing; Yemen fighting intensifies Reuters
The report that the Saudis have offered $1 billion to the Houthis raises many questions
Yemen's Houthis claimed attacks on three Saudi oil facilities and two international airports. Saudi authorities have not confirmed the reported strikes.
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and conflict with the Iran-backed Houthis of Yemen have unsettled Saudi Arabia, a kingdom unused to conflicts playing out on home turf.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani welcomed the delegation after they crossed through the Masnaa-Jdeidet Yabous border crossing, the same crossing that was closed in April. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani said on...
Syria Says It's Considering Joining Saudi-Led Mecca Defense Pact Authored by Dave DeCamp via AntiWar.com, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, a former al-Qaeda member, said on Saturday that Damascus was...
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani said on Saturday that his government is considering membership in the Mecca Alliance, the trilateral security partnership created by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan in August.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed for another wave of strikes on Iran after the U.S. The U.S. Covered by 27 outlets: 4 lean left, 15 are centre, 8 lean right.
A giant banner depicting US President Donald Trump and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was burnt in Tehran
Iran is warning of “no geographical limitations” on its response if Washington continues what Tehran calls hostile actions. According to the supplied account citing the Tehran Times, Defence Ministry scientists have...
Iranian leaders welcome US midterm results, but Trump may still attack Al Jazeera Iran unveils ‘We will kill Trump’ banner – but US president may now be tempted to resume bombing The Guardian Iran's chief negotiator...
Could fallout from potential nuclear strike on Iran reach India
China military vice chair meets Russian defence minister in Beijing Reuters
Zhang Shengmin, China’s most senior uniformed general, met Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov in Beijing on Tuesday in his first publicly reported meeting with a foreign official since he became a member of the...
As India seeks to expand its security cooperation with Southeast Asia by sharing its battle-tested counterterrorism expertise, defence analysts say its experience would only partly meet Asean’s needs given the differences in threat...
Certain actors and nations seek to exploit the criticality of oceans for narrow unilateral gains, the Defence Minister said on Wednesday
The controversy concerns around 40 acres of land within the Race Course Air Force Station, which houses the IAF Sports Complex, including a golf course, swimming pool and other recreational facilities. Former Air Chief Marshal AP Singh...
Pirates could use the boat as a “mother ship” for attacks on commercial vessels. Covered by 8 outlets: 3 lean left, 3 are centre, 2 lean right.
Indian naval commandos have secured the hijacked Iranian fishing vessel Azini after a multi-day operation, preventing its suspected use as a floating base for attacks on commercial ships.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulates Indian Navy for successfully executing a meticulously coordinated 48-hour operation to rescue all 20 crew members
Indian naval forces have freed an Iranian fishing boat and its crew of 20 hijacked off Somalia
Indian naval forces freed an Iranian fishing boat and its crew of 20 hijacked off Somalia after an operation lasting more than 48 hours, India’s Defence Ministry said on Tuesday. The rescue of the Azini was completed...
Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has prioritised indigenous platforms like the light combat aircraft and advanced multirole combat aircraft. Covered by 3 outlets: 3 are centre.
Days before he retired as the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh flagged concerns to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh over the sealing of the Indian Air Force's sports complex within the Race Course Air...
Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has prioritised indigenous platforms like the light combat aircraft and advanced multirole combat aircraft. He stated the Indian Air Force will focus on Indian solutions for sustained...
Commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on December 6, 1986, Air Marshal Dixit is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Defence Services Staff College in Bangladesh and the National Defence College
The senior Defence official said she sought advice from a government minister over concerns about "vile" social media comments and their impact on the health of officials.
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Damascus 'evaluating' whether to join the alliance that binds Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
The Scottish First Minister has claimed the UK Government is ‘failing to keep Scotland secure’.
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Canada’s auditor general assesses federal programs and how taxpayer money is spent. She released a fresh batch of reports Thursday, and one positive assessment is the delivery of dental care to nearly seven million...
Auditor General of Canada Karen Hogan holds a news conference in Ottawa, on Oct. 19, 2023. (The Canadian Press/Justin Tang)
Live coverage of arrivals and a welcoming ceremony at the 20th Asean Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) in Cebu, Philippines. The ADMM-Plus brings together defence ministers from Asean’s 11 member states and eight dialogue partners:...
Defense Stocks Sink After Democratic Sweep As TD Cowen Warns Trump's "Branded" Programs Are Dead Democrats have won majorities in the House and Senate. It's not just data centers and reindustrialization that will be under threat, but...
Democratic gains in Congress could bring tougher oversight of major companies and shift billions of dollars in federal spending and regulatory policy.
Bloomington South and North football set up sectional title game showdown with lopsided wins in IHSAA playoff openers Friday.
Covenant, which has operations in the US, Germany, and Israel, emerged from stealth last month.
Nick Bosa took a crucial step back toward a return to the field.
Nick Bosa says he is ready to return as the 49ers prepare for Las Vegas after five games without their defensive end.
The Packers defense has forced 15 takeaways in eight games, already beating last season's total.