Tokyo: – Japan’s defence forces have launched nationwide military exercises. For the first time in almost 30 years since the end of the Cold War, Japan has launched nationwide military exercises, raising concerns in China. A Chinese government spokesman warned that Japan would face catastrophic consequences if a war broke out between Japan and China […]
Washington: About 450 Afghan Air Force pilots, who escaped the clutches of the Taliban last month and took refuge in Uzbekistan, are being flown to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The process is being carried out following an agreement reached between Uzbekistan and UAE. But no information has emerged about the transfer of Afghan Air […]
Kuwait City/Kabul: US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin has said that Al-Qaeda, which launched a terrorist attack on the United States two decades ago, could reemerge in Afghanistan. He also said that the reunification of Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan is dangerous and claimed that the United States is ready to stop Al-Qaeda. Last month, President Joe […]
Tokyo/Beijing – Japan once again proposed increasing their defence budget to counter sustained expansionist activities of China for a few years. Japan’s defence ministry has proposed an increased defence budget of $50 billion for 2022. The Defence Ministry explained increased funding is needed for advanced F-35 fighter jets, modernization of destroyers and space security. Over […]
Taipei/Beijing – As China has repeatedly threatened to launch an attack on Taiwan, Taiwan has stepped up its preparations for retaliation. The Taiwanese navy says that new anti-ship missiles have been deployed at Taichung base, a key defensive base in Taiwan. A few days ago, a US study group warned that China’s People’s Liberation Army […]
Taipei/ Washington/ Beijing: On Friday, two warships of the seventh fleet of the US Navy patrolled in the Taiwan maritime region. Moreover, for the first time, the ruling parties of Japan and Taiwan held security dialogue, wherein they mainly discussed the threat posed by China. China has been rocked by this growing cooperation between the US and […]
Tokyo/Guam/Beijing – While China is increasing its pressure on ASEAN countries, including Taiwan, by raising the issue of Afghanistan, the United States has taken an aggressive stance, with its allies, on the issue of Indo-Pacific. In the past few weeks, the United States has launched a series of naval exercises in the Indo-Pacific region to […]
Kuala Lumpur – The Malaysian Navy has performed rare demonstrations in the South China Sea area, launching missiles from destroyers and submarines. These missiles have penetrated precise targets and sent a message that the Malaysian Navy is ready to protect its maritime interests. The Malaysian Navy avoided naming any country. But two months ago, Malaysia […]
Beijing/Moscow: – China and Russia have announced increase military cooperation. Sources in the respective countries said that the issue was discussed at a meeting between the countries’ defence ministers on Friday. The meeting, which followed a meeting of senior officials from the QUAD Group of the United States, Japan, Australia and India, is noteworthy. In […]
Taipei/ Washington/ Beijing: Taiwan and the United States Coast Guard meet despite Chinese warnings. This meeting amid the constant intrusion of the Chinese Navy and Naval Militia into Taiwan’s region draws attention. In this conference, the issue of ongoing illegal and uncontrolled activities in the maritime region near Taiwan was discussed. At the same time, […]