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MILITARYAug 22INTERVIEW / Col . John Patrick : U . S . Space Forces Japan chief sees space as domain for warfighting | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisColonel John Patrick, chief of U.S. Space Forces Japan, views space as a domain for warfighting. This perspective highlights evolving strategic military thought regarding space operations.asahi.com · Japan
MILITARYAug 22China Massive New Artificial Island In The South China Sea Emerges , Primed For Militarizationyahoo.com · United States
MILITARYAug 22Japan and India Build a Defense Network Around ChinaJapan and India are reportedly constructing a defense network that strategically encircles China. This development signifies a major shift in regional geopolitical alliances and security postures.chiangraitimes.com · Thailand
MILITARYAug 21US and South Korean militaries wrap up drill earlyThe militaries of the United States and South Korea have concluded their joint drill earlier than planned. This reports on the completion of a military exercise between two nations.perthnow.com.au · Australia
MILITARYAug 21South Korea , US , Japan hold urgent talks after North Korea fires missiles despite US drill rollbackSouth Korea, the US, and Japan are holding urgent discussions following North Korea's missile launches, which occurred despite a rollback in US military drills, indicating rising regional tensions.northkoreatimes.com · North Korea
MILITARYAug 21Why China’s reusable rocket breakthrough matters for the PLA’s ‘kill chain’A pair of landmark rocket recoveries in recent weeks has brought China a step closer to mastering reusable launch technology – a breakthrough analysts said could give the People’s Liberation Army an advantage in combat by increasing the resilience of its satellite-supported “kill chain”, the process of identifying, tracking and engaging a target. In a first for China, commercial rocket company LandSpace recovered a stainless-steel booster using deployable legs after an orbital flight earlier...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 21Will other Southeast Asian countries follow Indonesia’s example with joint China drill?China and Indonesia’s recent joint naval exercise east of Taiwan has prompted speculation that other Southeast Asian countries may follow suit. Last Wednesday’s drill – which one observer said may “lower the political threshold” for neighbouring countries – was followed by a meeting of the two countries’ foreign and defence ministers on Friday, where they discussed further military cooperation and a range of other topics, such as food security. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Indonesia was...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 21China - Belarus Swift Eagle 2026 joint training in Full SwingThe 'Swift Eagle 2026' joint training exercise between China and Belarus is currently in full swing. This activity signifies ongoing military cooperation between the two nations.globalsecurity.org · Syria
MILITARYAug 21China’s drone production capacity can only meet 60% of war demand: studyEven when fully mobilised, China’s industrial system would only be able to meet 60 per cent of the country’s military demand for drones in a conflict, according to a rare study looking into the expected effects of a sudden war. The estimates were produced by an artificial intelligence model that covered a multilevel supply chain linking drone assembly plants with subsystem and component suppliers. The study also accounted for inventories, production capacity, order backlogs, budgets and civilian...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 21Japan seeks record US$56 billion defence push amid growing regional tensionsJapan is preparing to spend more than ever on defence as analysts say Tokyo is being forced to respond to a convergence of regional threats, fast-changing military technology and growing uncertainty over the reliability of the US security umbrella. The defence ministry is preparing to request a record budget of 8.9 trillion yen (US$56.1 billion) for the 2027 financial year, with major outlays planned for drones, AI-enabled command systems, long-range missiles and support for Japan’s domestic...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 21 China a competitor , Pakistan remains a security challenge : Ex - Army Chief Gen M . M . NaravaneAn ex-Army Chief stated that China is a competitor and Pakistan continues to be a security challenge. This presents a military perspective on significant geopolitical relationships.kenyastar.com · Kenya
MILITARYAug 21Apache , Black Hawk Drill in Taiwan Shows Impact of Ukraine Drone WarA drill involving Apache and Black Hawk helicopters in Taiwan demonstrates the impact of the Ukraine drone war. This suggests a military exercise influenced by contemporary conflict tactics.businessinsider.com · United States
MILITARYAug 21India-Japan maritime security pact: What the new Memorandum of Arrangement means | ExplainedAt its core, the MoA is designed to make maritime cooperation between the two countries more structured, regular and operationally usefulThe Hindu
MILITARYAug 21Russia tests missiles near Japanese-claimed islands after Putin’s visitRussia’s Pacific Fleet said on Thursday it has conducted a missile test off a group of Russian-held, Japanese-claimed islands amid an intensifying row over the disputed territory following President Vladimir Putin’s first-ever visit there last week. While it was unclear exactly when the test was carried out, the announcement comes after the Russian foreign ministry summoned Japanese Ambassador to Russia Akira Muto over Japan’s protest against Putin’s trip to the area. Putin visited Etorofu...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 20Taiwan Proposes $35 Billion in Defense Spending as Drone Funding Fight ContinuesTaiwan has proposed $35 billion in defense spending amidst an ongoing debate over drone funding. This signifies a substantial increase in military investment and strategic focus.theepochtimes.com · United States
MILITARYAug 20Taiwán propone un presupuesto récord de defensa de 35.000 millones de dólares ante la creciente presión de ChinaLa cifra supone un salto del 18% respecto del presupuesto propuesto para 2026. El presidente Lai Ching-te se comprometió a llevar gasto en defensa al 5% del PIB de la isla para 2030.Clarín
MILITARYAug 20Taiwan proposes record US$35b defence budget for 2027 as PLA’s pressure growsTaiwan has unveiled a record NT$1.12 trillion (US$35 billion) defence budget for 2027, with sharp increases in spending on weapons, ammunition and military operations amid growing pressure from Beijing. The proposed spending – the first to cross the NT$1 trillion threshold – is NT$173 billion, or 18.2 per cent, higher than this year’s allocation, according to the government budget approved by the cabinet on Thursday. It accounts for about 28.6 per cent of the government’s proposed NT$3.93...South China Morning Post
MILITARYBREAKINGAug 20North Korea fires a suspected missile toward the sea , Japan sayskuow.org · United States
MILITARYAug 20North Korea fires a suspected missile toward the sea , Japan saysNorth Korea reportedly launched a suspected missile towards the sea, according to statements from Japan. This incident represents a potential military activity in the region.wral.com · United States
MILITARYAug 20India , Japan sign maritime pact , explore joint naval warship developmentIndia and Japan have signed a maritime agreement and are considering joint development of naval warships. This signifies strengthening defense cooperation between the two nations.tribuneindia.com · India
MILITARYAug 20Sirens, shelters and scaled-back war games: South Korea rehearses for crisisSouth Korea held a nationwide civil defence drill on Thursday, 20 August, as part of the annual Ulchi Exercise, with authorities rehearsing responses to a national emergency such as an air raid.Africanews [en]
MILITARYAug 20Sirens, shelters and scaled-back war games: South Korea rehearses for crisisSouth Korea held a nationwide civil defence drill on Thursday, 20 August, as part of the annual Ulchi Exercise, with authorities rehearsing responses to a national emergency such as an air raid.EuroNews [en]
MILITARYAug 20North Korea fires a suspected missile toward the sea, Japan saysThe suspected launch on Thursday comes a day after North Korea shrugged off a U.S. decision to scale back military drills with South Korea in an apparent bid to resume diplomacy.NPR News
MILITARYAug 20India, Japan sign maritime security pact to deepen defence cooperationDefence Minister Rajnath Singh, in bilateral talks with Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi, welcomed Japan’s recent review of its defence equipment and technology transfer frameworkThe Hindu