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MILITARY2d agoUS Army generals propose larger-footprint, more frequent military exercises in KoreaAfter Trump scaled back a joint exercise with South Korea, a U.S. Army commander called for more frequent drills modeled on lessons from Ukraine.Defense News
MILITARY2d agoHow a new US Army unit could challenge the PLA’s area-denial strategy in a Taiwan conflictThe United States Army has launched a new task force aimed at countering Chinese efforts to block American and allied warships and aircraft in a potential conflict. The 4th Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF) – established at Fort Carson, Colorado on October 8 – is the latest addition to a series of specialised formations developed for operations in the western Pacific. Those formations were earlier activated in Washington state, Germany and Hawaii. The new unit includes nearly 2,100 soldiers and...South China Morning Post
MILITARY2d agoTaiwan turns to US drone boats to track rising mainland Chinese sea activity near islandTaiwan’s coastguard is buying US-designed uncrewed surface vessels for its first dedicated drone-boat programme to strengthen its ability to detect and track the growing presence of mainland Chinese vessels operating around the island. Florida-based Maritime Tactical Systems (Martac) announced on Tuesday that the deal covered an undisclosed number of its Devil Ray T24 autonomous boats, with production planned for both the United States and Taiwan. Martac described the deal as “one of the most...South China Morning Post
MILITARY2d agoN.K. leader inspects new defense museum #GalleryThe post N.K. leader inspects new defense museum #Gallery appeared first on Social News XYZ.socialnews · india
MILITARY2d agoChina’s Liaoning carrier heads to the Pacific as US, Japan prepare for missile drillsThe PLA Navy’s Liaoning aircraft carrier has started its second drill series in the western Pacific this year, with the training likely to coincide with an expanded US-Japan military exercise that could have implications for a Taiwan contingency. The Liaoning carrier group was carrying out the drill in “relevant waters” of the western Pacific Ocean as part of the navy’s annual training plan, China’s defence ministry said on Wednesday. While it did not disclose the exact location of the drill,...South China Morning Post
MILITARY3d ago2 Taiwanese executives arrested over mainland components in military dronesTwo Taiwanese executives have been arrested for allegedly using mainland Chinese-made components in drones supplied to the island’s military. It is the second time in two months that a Taiwanese drone supplier has been investigated by the island’s authorities over the alleged use of prohibited mainland components. The case has intensified opposition scrutiny of the government’s efforts to build a “drone team” based on a “non-red” supply chain that excludes components and technology from mainland...South China Morning Post
MILITARY3d agoGeneral Atomics’ Mojave Drone Completes Austere Testing in KoreaBranded Content: Joint trials with its partner Hanwha Aerospace included spectacular low-level flying profiles and short-field operations. The post General Atomics’ Mojave Drone Completes Austere Testing in Korea appeared first on TWZ.The War Zone
MILITARY3d agoChina is working on a submarine tank that can operate underwater for 2 hoursA Chinese research team has proposed four types of equipment that could rapidly switch between wartime environments, including operating deep under water for long periods, as multi-domain combat is set to develop in the coming decades. The “heterogeneous” equipment is designed to exceed conventional armoured vehicles by rapidly reconfiguring physical modules and functions within seconds for missions across land, water, air and electromagnetic contest grounds, according to the scientists. The...South China Morning Post
MILITARY3d agoChina’s Zhuhai air show to feature first-ever dedicated naval equipment displayIn a first, China’s largest air show will feature a dedicated naval equipment exhibition area, showcasing active-duty hardware in service with the country’s navy, as this year marks the event’s 30th anniversary, the organisers said. The biennial China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition, also known as the Zhuhai air show, displays China’s civilian and military aircraft for international buyers, drawing hundreds of thousands of attendees. A number of China’s aircraft have debuted at the...South China Morning Post
MILITARY3d agoGround Self-Defense Force member who sold bank account suspended; 'Used for scholarship repayment and entertainment expenses'A Ground Self-Defense Force member has been suspended for selling their bank account, which they claimed was done to repay a scholarship and cover entertainment expenses.Asahi Shimbun
MILITARY3d agoJapan, US review military liberty policies after Okinawa killingJapanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Tuesday that officials were reviewing the off-base code of conduct for US troops in Japan following the alleged killing of an Okinawan woman by a US marine. Crimes including rapes, assaults, hit-and-runs and drunk driving by US military personnel have long triggered protests on the southern Japanese island, which has for years urged other regions in the country to share the burden of hosting US troops. “We plan to hold discussions including...South China Morning Post
MILITARY3d agoNorth Korea’s new missile museum: part shrine, part arms bazaarNorth Korea now has a museum for its bombs. The National Defence Revolution Museum, which opened on Sunday, is the country’s first dedicated exclusively to military hardware, from rifles to intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). Observers say it is also intended to send a message to Washington and Seoul, serve as a permanent showroom for the North’s arms exports and visibly enshrine its nuclear programme as an irreversible part of state policy. Third-generation ruler Kim Jong-un cut the...South China Morning Post
MILITARY4d agoAirport training site in Laos extends China’s clout in Southeast AsiaChina’s design to use a Laotian airport for joint military training has put much of Southeast Asia on guard about how far the PLA will extend its reach.Defense News
MILITARY4d agoAirport training site in Laos extends China’s clout in Southeast AsiaChina’s design to use a Laotian airport for joint military training has put much of Southeast Asia on guard about how far the PLA will extend its reach.Military Times
MILITARY4d agoThales to open what could be Japan’s first foreign-run defence maintenance baseThe facility could be the first in Japan set up by a foreign defence company to maintain military equipment and support its operation, according to Nikkei.EuroNews [en]
MILITARY4d agoTaiwan aims to raise pilot retirement age to 58 as new F-16V jets arriveTaiwan’s defence ministry plans to allow military pilots to serve until the age of 58 as it grapples with the prospect of “having fighter jets but no pilots”. The proposed retention scheme comes as the island’s air force prepares to form operational squadrons around 66 new F-16V Block 70 fighters ordered from the United States, adding pressure to an already stretched pool of experienced pilots. Under the plan, pilots could serve until 58 – up from about 48 for lieutenant colonels and 52 for...South China Morning Post
MILITARY4d agoSouth Korea reviews military service exemptions for athletes and artistsSouth Korea is reviewing plans to reduce or abolish military service exemptions for athletes and artists, while officials say female conscription is not under consideration.koreajoongangdaily_joins · south korea
MILITARYBREAKING4d agoNorth Korea test-fires suspected ballistic missiles, Japan saysABC News
MILITARY4d agoSouth Korea opens first military AI transformation base for defense robotsSouth Korea’s Defense Ministry has opened its first military AI transformation base in Pangyo to train humanoid and multi-legged robots for hazardous logistics, bomb disposal and land mine removal.koreajoongangdaily_joins · south korea
MILITARY4d agoNorth Korea Fires ‘Several Ballistic Missiles’ Into Sea Of JapanSince the blast that injured three South Korean soldiers in the Seoul-controlled area of the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), both countries have touted the test-firing of upgraded missile technology. The post North Korea Fires ‘Several Ballistic Missiles’ Into Sea Of Japan appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
MILITARY5d agoNorth Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles, adding to streak of weapons tests - AP NewsAP News
MILITARYBREAKING5d agoNorth Korea fires 'several ballistic missiles' into Sea of Japan, Seoul's military saysEuroNews [en]
MILITARYBREAKING5d agoNorth Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles towards the seaAl Jazeera [en]
MILITARY5d agoNorth Korea fires missiles after Seoul's hypersonic testNorth Korea has conducted its fourth missile launch in October. South Korea's military called this launch a "show of force" in response to South Korea's successful test launch of a hypersonic missile.DW News [en]
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