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world3 days ago•5 min saved

Asia on Edge as U.S. Pulls Carrier to Middle East Over Iran War

The U.S. moved its last Asia-based aircraft carrier, the USS George Washington, from Japan to the Middle East to support operations in Iran, part of a broader drawdown that has alarmed Asian allies about reduced regional deterrence and flexibility; analysts say the shift accelerates burden-sharing with partners like Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, prompts higher regional defense spending, and coincides with increased Chinese coast guard activity near Taiwan and nearby EEZs.

via Al Jazeera|

#carrier-deployment #china-deterrence #defense-spending

world2 months ago•16 min saved

Tokyo-Manila security ties sharpened with arms talks to counter China

During a state visit, Japan and the Philippines pressed to deepen defense ties and explore arms sales, signaling Tokyo’s aim to deter China and bolster Manila’s security posture in the Indo-Pacific.

via AP News|

#arms-sales #asia-pacific-security #china-deterrence

defense3 months ago•3 min saved

Historic Missile Firing from Philippine Soil Signals Deepening Japan-Philippines Security Ties

During Balikatan 2026, Japan fired two Type 88 anti-ship missiles from sand dunes near Laoag—the first combat deployment on Philippine soil since WWII—over a six-minute flight to hit a decommissioned minesweeper 47 miles away. The exercise, overseen by a US Marine unit, also featured a GMLRS rocket from a US HIMARS and other simulated attacks, highlighting strengthened Japan-Philippines defense cooperation amid regional tensions with China. Philippine and Japanese defense leaders attended the event, and Manila plans to expand security ties and potentially buy more Japanese equipment in the future.

via Defense News|

#balikatan-2026 #china-deterrence #defense