Is an ‘epoch-making’ agreement between Australia and Japan in the works?

Is an ‘epoch-making’ agreement between Australia and Japan in the works?
Is an ‘epoch-making’ agreement between Australia and Japan in the works?

“Two new aspects in the revised declaration are intelligence sharing, and greater interoperability. The latter is already underway, so the question is what is actually new here? More detail is required,” Japan analyst Rikki Kirsten said.

As China launches missiles and makes threats, Pacific nations keeping a cool head

As China launches missiles and makes threats, Pacific nations keeping a cool head
As China launches missiles and makes threats, Pacific nations keeping a cool head

“The level of distrust is the highest it has been in 50 years,” said Bonnie Glaser, China expert at the German Marshall Fund. “Both sides have an enormous stake in stopping the downward spiral, and perhaps this will be a wakeup call that they need to do so.”

Italy expects Tempest exports by 2040; Japan working on jet’s Jaguar system

Italy expects Tempest exports by 2040; Japan working on jet’s Jaguar system
Italy expects Tempest exports by 2040; Japan working on jet’s Jaguar system

The Jaguar effort will feature the development of universal frequency sensor technology for the FCAS effort.

Abe assassination could have ramifications for Japan’s defense posture

Abe assassination could have ramifications for Japan’s defense posture
Abe assassination could have ramifications for Japan’s defense posture

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he was “shocked and saddened” by the “tragic” death. “Mr Abe was a giant on the world state – a leader in the G7, the G20 and the United Nations,” Albanese said. “His legacy was one of global impact and a profound and positive one for Australia.”

Quad’s Indo-Pacific ship tracking ‘fusion’ will be expensive and hard

Quad’s Indo-Pacific ship tracking ‘fusion’ will be expensive and hard
Quad’s Indo-Pacific ship tracking ‘fusion’ will be expensive and hard

“It can be difficult to make these systems work in practice. I expect that it will take quite a bit of money, time and focus to get a system like this actually operating,” said David Brewster, a senior fellow at Australian National University’s National Security College.

LeoLabs to provide space monitoring service to Japan MoD

LeoLabs to provide space monitoring service to Japan MoD
LeoLabs to provide space monitoring service to Japan MoD

“It’s a big acknowledgement that [Low Earth Orbit] is expanding rapidly. It’s of national importance. It’s of commercial importance. And there’s a need to have more eyes on the sky,” CEO Dan Ceperley told Breaking Defense in an interview.

Japan’s push to double defense spending ties directly back to Ukraine

Japan’s push to double defense spending ties directly back to Ukraine
Japan’s push to double defense spending ties directly back to Ukraine

“What this document says is, we have to anticipate this (Ukraine) emergency. Don’t wait till it’s upon us,” said Rikki Kersten, honorary professor at the Australian National University.

China grumbles as Japan, Aussies ink treaty to meld forces

China grumbles as Japan, Aussies ink treaty to meld forces
China grumbles as Japan, Aussies ink treaty to meld forces

Japan’s ambassador to Australia, Shingo Yamagami, made pretty clear that China was a driving force behind the treaty’s approval, noting the two nations must “increase deterrence.”

In new agreement US, Japan team up on counter-hypersonic research

In new agreement US, Japan team up on counter-hypersonic research
In new agreement US, Japan team up on counter-hypersonic research

The agreement was announced just a day after a North Korean missile test and months after the eye-opening Chinese test of a fractional orbital bombardment system.

Managing China, whether through threats or talk: 2022 Preview

Managing China, whether through threats or talk: 2022 Preview
Managing China, whether through threats or talk: 2022 Preview

Expect the political battle over the island nations like Fiji or the Solomons to be a big part of Chinese-American geopolitics in the new year.

Resolute Dragon: US Marine-Japanese exercise is a precursor to 2022 Indo-Pacific event

Resolute Dragon: US Marine-Japanese exercise is a precursor to 2022 Indo-Pacific event
Resolute Dragon: US Marine-Japanese exercise is a precursor to 2022 Indo-Pacific event

Resolute Dragon 2021 is one of the largest joint military exercises conducted between the US and Japan, and directly influences the Pacific-wide Exercise Keen Edge.

Trick or Treat: Japan accepts its first KC-46 tanker

Trick or Treat: Japan accepts its first KC-46 tanker
Trick or Treat: Japan accepts its first KC-46 tanker

Boeing became the first international operator of the KC-46 on Oct. 31.

Quad Pushes Chip Supply Security, 5G ‘Diversification,’ Cybersecurity

Quad Pushes Chip Supply Security, 5G ‘Diversification,’ Cybersecurity
Quad Pushes Chip Supply Security, 5G ‘Diversification,’ Cybersecurity

  WASHINGTON: The first face-to-face meeting between the leaders of the so-called Quad — Australia, India, Japan and the United States — has spawned several initiatives designed to help moderate or crack the hold China has on certain technologies, including semiconductor chips and 5G networks. It also includes a new civil space initiative and an…

US Should Pursue ‘Deterrence By Detection,’ Says Marine Corps Commandant

US Should Pursue ‘Deterrence By Detection,’ Says Marine Corps Commandant
US Should Pursue ‘Deterrence By Detection,’ Says Marine Corps Commandant

The Marine Corps Commandant suggested the US could deter adversarial aggression by spotlighting their actions on the world stage.