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The GSDF Osprey makes its maiden voyage to Okinawa.
Amid China's increasing military assertiveness, an Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft of the Ground Self-Defense Force arrived in Okinawa on Thursday for joint exercises with U.S. forces, marking the first flight of one of the Japanese aircraft to the southern island prefecture.
The aircraf...
Former SDF sexual assault victim and member of Time's list of rising leaders
Time magazine announced on Wednesday that former Ground Self-Defense Force member Rina Gonoi, who exposed the culture of sexual abuse within the service, and lawmaker Arfiya Eri, a former United Nations official of Uyghur descent, have been selected as two of this year's 100 emerging global l...
US drone and crewed aircraft operations in Niger following a coup.
More than a month after a coup halted operations, the United States military has resumed operations in Niger, flying drones and other aircraft out of airbases in the country, according to the commander of Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa.
Since the rebellion that ousted Presid...
Germany confronts a difficulty in achieving energy independence due to the remnants of past conflicts
As a result of the conflict in Ukraine, Wilhelmshaven has become a vital centre for German efforts to reduce the country's reliance on Russian energy. There, on the coast of the North Sea, the government would like to construct a massive new terminal to import liquefied natural gas from elsew...
Sudan's warring military factions are urged to maintain a ceasefire by international agencies.
With a shaky ceasefire between Sudan's two warring military groups set to expire Thursday night, governments and international agencies are urging all remaining civilians and foreign people to depart the country.
On April 15, fighting erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) ...
Beyond 2030, a minister in Germany predicts severe shortages in the Bundeswehr.
Bundeswehr, Germany's armed forces, will be unable to close funding and supply gaps by 2030, according to Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.
"Existing gaps cannot be eliminated by the year 2030, which is common knowledge.... A lot of time will pass. In fact, it's common know...
Russia and Belarus are forming a regional military force together
Concerns have been raised about a possible escalation of Russia's war in Ukraine after Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus ordered a coordinated "regional gathering of forces" with Russia.
On Monday, President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus declared the establishment of a joi...
A member of the Ground SDF has issued an unusual apology for sexual harassment.
Japan's army commander apologized to a former service member for the harm done by a group of service members by admitting sexual harassment for the first time in the country's history on Thursday.
The chief of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force, Yoshihide Yoshida, has stated ...
The US claims that Shireen Abu Akleh's death was likely caused by Israeli military gunfire, however, a bullet analysis was inconclusive
Although a US-supervised examination of the bullet "could not reach a definitive conclusion" on its origin due to the condition of the bullet, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said in a statement Monday that gunfire from the Israeli military was "likely responsible" for...
Women's soccer, formerly a "Easy Way Out" for Equality, is now a U.S. force
The Metro Curse states that the team that wins the city's metro tournament at the beginning of the season will end the year without winning a state championship. Brooke Volza and the other girls who compete in Albuquerque's top high school soccer division are well aware of this.
Bangkok Land is the driving force behind the "IMPACT Farm" corporate social programme
Paul Kanjanapas, the CEO of Bangkok Land Public Company Limited, has established an organic farm to help local farmers while also promoting healthy eating through the use of organic products.
He visited at least 69 organic farmers in Chiang Mai who are prepared to work in harmony with n...
Indian Air Force to Showcase LCA Tejas in the UK
Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, which is an indigenously developed aircraft, will be participating in a multi-nation exercise happening next month in the UK.
The aircraft will be representing the Indian Air Force contingent, which will be taking part in an air exercise called ‘...
Singapore to Protect Itself from the Dark Forces of Technology
How can Singapore, a small but technologically advanced country, protect itself from tech giants enforcing regulations on social media and other state anchors working to manipulate digital technology platforms? How can Singapore ensure its freedom in working and shaping its society without being ...
Two nations countries to strengthen their ties
Highlights
- Discussion to lay out framework for the Australia and Japan’s defence forces to cooperate with each other.
Australia and Japan will sign a treaty on 6th January 2022, Thursday to increase their defense and security.Th...
Royal Thai Air Force to Purchase F-35 Jets Worth 18 billion Baht
The Royal Thai Air Force is planning to purchase 8 F-35 jets made in the US for 21.78 billion baht. The aircrafts made by Lockheed Martin are the most advanced in the world.
At present, Thailand’s national defense has 30 years old F-5 and F-16 combat jets. However, with time the m...
Left-wing Forces Regaining Support in Latin America
As hunger and poverty rises in Latin America due to the pandemic, analysts observe that the political left party is resurging.
Honduras was the only country left in Latin America with a right-wing government. The country voted them out and elected Xiomara Castro as its first femal...
Chun Doo Hwan, former South Korean President passes away at 90
Chun Doo Hwan, former South Korean President died at his home in Seoul on November 23, at the age of 90. He seized power after a military coup in 1979 and suppressed a civil uprising by force. The former President had been fighting a chronic illness.
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US partners up with Israel to address ransomware attacks
The US Treasury Department said that it will partner with Israel in order to combat ransomware. Both the countries will be addressing the cybersecurity issue by launching a joint task force.
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- US and Israel partner up to address cybersecurity<...
JAPAN LIKELY TO INTRODUCE A NEW LONG-RANGE MISSILE
Highlights –
- Japan likely to introduce a new long-range missile.
- The missile will be made available to be fired from vessels and fighter jets.
- Japan intends to enhance its standoff defense capabilities.
- Missiles for ships w...
CHINA URGES SECURITY & ECONOMIC COOPERATION WITH AFGHANISTAN
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- China urges security & economic cooperation with Afghanistan.
- The U.S. and its allies prepare to withdraw their forces from the country.
- Foreign ministers from China, Afghanistan, and Pakistan met via video conference...