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Asia Minute: Will Tattoos Soon be Allowed for Japan’s Military?
Japanʻs military is having trouble recruiting new members and there are a number of factors as to why.…
West Exerts Efforts for Humanitarian, Military Penetration Into Central Asia — Lavrov
The Western countries have been exerting efforts for humanitarian and military penetration into the Central Asian region, Russian…
China and U.S. Defense Chiefs Compete for Influence in the Asia Pacific
SINGAPORE – China’s new defense minister made his first international appearance on Sunday at an annual defense summit,…
Japan, South Korea to Speed Up Talks Over Pending Military Issues
SINGAPORE — Japan and South Korea agreed on Sunday to quickly resolve disputes over past military encounters that stand…
The U.S. Is Losing Ground to China in Southeast Asia
China’s economic rise in Southeast Asia may have been unstoppable, but Washington has done itself no favors in…
ASEAN Bloc to Hold First Joint Military Drills
“We will hold joint military drills in the North Natuna Sea,” Indonesian military chief Yudo Margono said after…
Russia Buys Back Military Parts Exported to Asia
Russia is reimporting parts for tanks and missiles previously sold to India and Myanmar, potentially to improve older…
ASEAN to Hold First Joint Military Exercise in the South China Sea
The Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN will hold its first-ever joint military exercise in the South China Sea, its chair…
‘The Ball is in Their Court’: China Silent on US Request for Defence Chief Talks, Senior Official Says
Beijing yet to respond to Washington about proposed meeting between Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu and American counterpart…
China and Thailand to Expand Military Ties Amid Asia-Pacific ‘Security Challenges’
Defence Minister Li Shangfu tells the Royal Thai Army’s commander-in-chief that Beijing is ready for more cooperation.The two…