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Austin seeks meeting with China, says ‘right time to talk is now’
“The United States believes that open lines of communication with the People’s Republic of China are essential," Austin said.
How much does an island cost? Japan may soon buy one for US Navy training.
Japan is nearing an agreement to purchase a privately owned island for use as a training ground for U.S. military aircraft based in Japan, potentially ending a sometimes torturous process that began nearly a decade ago.
China unveils drones, missiles and hypersonic glide vehicle at military parade
China has showcased new types of missiles and unmanned platforms for the first time at a military parade in its capital to mark the 70th anniversary of its founding.
Russian-Chinese air patrol was an attempt to divide allies, says top US Air Force official in Pacific
Is it a conspiracy theory? The head of the U.S. Air Force in the Pacific has suggested that a recent Russian-Chinese air patrol may be an attempt to divide regional partners. The event resulted in warning shots fired by intercepting South Korean jets.
Trump OKs F-16 sale to Taiwan amid China tensions
The Trump administration has informally green lit a potential major arms sale to Taiwan involving dozens of new Lockheed Martin F-16V fighter jets.
Top US Navy officer tells China to behave at sea
Adm. John Richardson wants the People’s Liberation Army Navy to “return to a consistent adherence to the agreed-to code that would again minimize the chance for a miscalculation that could possibly lead to a local incident and potential escalation.”
US moves to justify sail-by operations in South China Sea
A senior U.S. Navy officer has pushed back against suggestions at a regional security summit that freedom of navigation operations in the South China Sea have been ineffective.
Incoming US Pacific Command chief wants to increase presence near China
Due to the distances involved in the Indo-Pacific, Adm. Philip Davidson stressed that the U.S. cannot solely rely on surge forces from the continental United States to deter Chinese aggression.
US Air Force to deploy CV-22 tiltrotor aircraft to Japan early
The early arrival of the CV-22s in the Pacific Command area of responsibility addresses "regional security concerns in line with the recently released 2018 National Defense Strategy," according to the Air Force.
Japan base welcomes 1st deployed F-35A, but industry hiccups delay fighter’s supplies
It has been reported that Japanese-made parts that were to be included in the fighters have not actually been used so far.
