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Oct- 2024 -

15 October

A soldier walks on frozen land near Utqiagvik, Alaska as part of Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Training Center 24-02, February, 2024

Arctic NATO Nations Discuss Security Amid China, Russia Threats

Defense representatives from the US, Iceland, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden met to discuss regional situational awareness in the Arctic.

13 October

Asia Pacific

A Chinese military helicopter flies past Pingtan island, one of mainland China’s closest points to Taiwan

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Says Dispatched ‘Appropriate Forces’ in Response to China Drills

Taiwan said it had dispatched "appropriate forces" in response to China's announcement that it had launched military drills around the island, which Beijing claims as part of its territory.

11 October

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Flaunts Upgraded T112 Assault Rifles, Ballistic Shields

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense unveiled upgraded versions of its domestically-built T112 assault rifles and bullet-resistant panels.

10 October

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Most Taiwanese Willing to Defend Island Against China: Poll

Most Taiwanese people were willing to defend the island against a Chinese attack but the majority believed Beijing was unlikely to invade within the next five years, a poll showed.

8 October

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

Indian Air Force Practices Shooting Down Chinese Spy Balloons

The Indian Air Force has been practicing shooting down targets resembling Chinese spy balloons at high altitudes.

8 October

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

China Ally Kiribati Criticizes Beijing’s Recent Missile Launch

Kiribati's pro-China president has said his nation "does not welcome" Beijing's recent test firing of a ballistic missile in the Pacific, rare criticism from a staunch regional ally.

7 October

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

China Could Wage Economic, Cyber War to Force Taiwan’s Surrender: Report

Contrary to expectations, China may initiate an economic and cyber war against Taiwan to compel the island nation to surrender its sovereignty without resorting to direct military action.

2 October

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

Taiwan Receives First Batch of Harpoon Anti-Ship Missile Systems From the US

Taiwan has received the first batch of Harpoon missile systems from the US as part of a $2.22 billion deal in 2020.

Sep- 2024 -

30 September

Commentary

598th Transportation Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command and a "Team of Teams" that includes many host-nation partners participate in the discharge operations of the United States vessel ARC Endurance at Bremerhaven Port

Eric Ebeling

Steps Congress Can Take to Address the National Maritime Security Gap

The US must strengthen its merchant marine fleet and maritime strategy to safeguard national security, economic stability, and military readiness in the face of rising global competition and geostrategic risks.

30 September

Asia Pacific