South China Sea

Ryukyu Islands transformed into a war belt — Japan builds its biggest military shield since WWII as China tensions explode

Japan is quickly transforming its southernmost Ryukyu islands into a heavily fortified defense zone, sparking concern and curiosity across the region. The move comes...

Vietnam’s warship storms into Japan’s Kure Naval Base — a bold signal in the rising Pacific power game

Vietnam’s modern frigate, Tran Hung Dao, has arrived at Japan’s Kure Naval Base. The visit signals a high-stakes maritime engagement in the Western Pacific....

China–Japan standoff erupts after carrier jets ‘lock radar’ on Japanese fighters — Tokyo vows firm response

Japan’s claim that Chinese fighter jets aimed their radar at Japanese military aircraft near the Okinawa islands has ignited...

China urges Japan to abandon Yonaguni Island missile plans to prevent escalation of Taiwan region tensions

China has sharply warned Japan over its plans to station medium-range missiles on Yonaguni Island, a small Japanese island...

China warns of foreign interference after Japan plans missile deployment near Taiwan

China has issued one of its strongest warnings in recent months after Japan revealed plans to place new missiles...

South Korea transfers Jang Bogo-class submarine to Poland to strengthen defense cooperation

South Korea has announced a historic plan to transfer its first-generation Jang Bogo-class submarine to Poland at no cost....

Japan moves to advance UAV program to support next-gen fighter jets amid safety push

Japan has released new details about its plan to develop advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV s) that will fly...

Japan moves to advance Yonaguni missile plan amid rising concerns over Taiwan

Japan has confirmed that its Yonaguni missile deployment plan is moving ahead as expected, even as tensions continue to...