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The tiny Japanese island militarizing on Taiwan’s doorstep

A tiny island on Japan’s western frontier is now the front line in a potential clash over Taiwan.

6 days ago

Marine Corps cuts back number of Ospreys in Okinawa

The move comes as part of the Marine Corps' 2025 aviation plan that includes efforts to address Osprey safety concerns.

By Riley Ceder

10 days ago

The Pentagon finessed its pivot to Asia. Can it last during Trump?

A contentious meeting in Manila for U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has reverberated through the Biden Pentagon's plan for competing with China.

By Noah Robertson

8 weeks ago

Navy secretary names newest destroyer Intrepid

This marks the fifth time a Navy vessel has donned the Intrepid name, and the first since 1974, when the carrier Intrepid was decommissioned.

By Riley Ceder

8 weeks ago

US Marines start partial transfer from Okinawa to Guam

Tokyo and Washington agreed in 2012 to relocate about 9,000 of the 19,000 Marines stationed on Okinawa, including 4,000 to Guam in phases.

3 months ago

US military eyes joint technology through Japan space partnership

The partnership comes as Japan is prioritizing space in its national defense strategy — pledging to spend billions to improve on-orbit capabilities.

By Courtney Albon

3 months ago

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