German Chancellor Olaf Scholz-Narendra Modi

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Visit to India Strengthens Strategic Ties and Defense Cooperation in Indo-Pacific

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz underscored Germany's growing commitment to the Indo-Pacific region, primarily through defense and strategic partnerships with India During his visit to India on October 25 and 26, 2024. The Chancellor’s itinerary included a visit to Goa, where...
Japan Nihonbare at Naikai Zosen Setoda Shipyard.

Japan Launches New Landing Craft Utility Vessel, “Nihonbare,” to Bolster Defense and Disaster Relief in Strategic Southwest Islands

Japan’s defense and logistical capabilities, the ceremonial naming and launch of the new Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vessel Nihonbare took place at Naikai Shipbuilding Co.’s Setoda Shipyard. Overseen by the Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD), this launch signifies more than...
Australia boost missile stockpiles

Australia Accelerates Missile Production to Boost Defense as Tensions Rise in Indo-Pacific

Australia has announced collaborative agreements with French defense firm Thales and American arms giant Lockheed Martin. The joint initiatives focus on developing domestic manufacturing capabilities for both artillery ammunition and guided rocket systems. This historic move is aimed at enhancing...
French Navy

French Navy Joins Taiwan Strait Following US and Canada, Stirring China’s Concerns

France has sent the Prairial (F731), a Floréal-class frigate, through the Taiwan Strait, according to a report published on October 29, 2024. The French vessel’s transit follows recent voyages by both the United States and Canadian navies, reflecting a rising...
US-Taiwan

Senior US Diplomat Visits Taiwan Amid Trump’s Criticism of Chip Industry and Defense Commitments

Washington’s support for Taiwan, Ingrid Larson, Managing Director of the Washington Office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), arrived in Taipei on Tuesday. The AIT, which functions as the de facto US embassy in Taiwan, announced her trip as...
Xi Jinping-Joe Biden

Xi Jinping Presses Biden to Adjust U.S. Stance on Taiwan Independence

During a critical diplomatic exchange last year near San Francisco, Chinese President Xi Jinping pressed U.S. President Joe Biden to make a key change to the language the United States uses to express its stance on Taiwan’s independence. According to...
US–Japan alliance, Indo-Pacific

How US–Japan Security Pact Could Safeguard Indo-Pacific Against Emerging Regional Threats.

In a pivotal shift in Asia-Pacific geopolitics, the United States and Japan have advanced their defense alliance through the establishment of a Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) in Japan, reinforcing a robust response to China’s growing military influence. This newly launched...
China coast guard, South China Sea

UK to Boost Naval Presence in the Pacific Amid Rising US-China Tensions

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a major shift in the United Kingdom’s defense posture, with a strategic expansion of Royal Navy activities in the Pacific. The move underscores Britain’s commitment to US-led efforts to curb China's expanding maritime...
China DF-26 Missile Arsenal

China Expands DF-26 Missile Arsenal, Heightening Tensions in Indo-Pacific

China has significantly bolstered its arsenal of DF-26 intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBMs), a move raising alarms across the United States and its allies in the Indo-Pacific. Recent satellite imagery, released by commercial satellite operator Umbra on September 9, 2024, reveals...
U.S. Navy

U.S. Navy Moves to Equip Warships with Patriot Interceptors Amid Rising Chinese Hypersonic Threats In Pacific

In response to escalating security concerns over China’s expanding missile capabilities, particularly in the domain of advanced hypersonic weapons, the U.S. Navy is taking decisive steps to integrate Patriot interceptor missiles on its warships. This strategic enhancement, reported by The...
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