Hung Cao and the new Pacific defense architecture
Robbin Laird and Edward Timperlake discuss newly-appointed Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao’s thoughts on Guam and Vietnam’s roles in the Indo-Pacific when it comes to deterring China.
As China pushes out from the First Island Chain, US allies like Japan and the Philippines surveil from nearby
Industrial imbalance grows in the Indo-Pacific as China outbuilds the region in ships and rockets.
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Keeping sensitive information safe in a new AI era
Why edge and endpoint security can’t be an afterthought.
The role of Japan and the Philippines in resisting a Chinese blockade of Taiwan
Strategic geography, resupply corridors, and maritime access underscore Manila and Tokyo’s ability to assist Taiwan.
Logistics is the Achilles’ heel of China deterrence
In this op-ed, Eyck Freymann and Harry Halem lay out three areas where action is needed to avoid a logistical catastrophe in deterring China.
Reapers to recon: American planes at Kadena Air Base in Japan [PHOTOS]
Breaking Defense recently visited Japan's Kadena Air Base. Check out some select photos from the trip.
Chinese fighters intercepted Japanese surveillance planes during carrier exercise: Official
JMSDF Capt. Naoto Tabata told Breaking Defense that one time the Chinese jets came as close as 45 meters (147 feet) from the surveillance birds.
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Turning R&D into reality to meet the challenges of the modern battlefield
Knowing when to build on commercial systems and when to develop something new can be the difference between parity and information dominance.
Okinawa-based F-15 squadrons responsible for nearly 60 percent of country’s scrambles
"We conduct surveillance of Japan's airspace in the area on a 24/7 basis and maintain readiness for any situation by utilizing all the systems and assets available to us," Col. Hideo Kiyonaga, chief of staff at the headquarters of the Southwestern Air Defense Force, told Breaking Defense.
GCAP 6th-gen fighter project names sensor group, exec doubts changes to ‘core team’
Despite the current drama in the rival FCAS program, Leonardo UK's Andrew Howard said he expects FCAS to deliver a "very good capability."
Japan’s $60B defense budget request seeks funding for coastal defense network, more F-35s
The Japanese budget request for the coming fiscal year also includes several systems from the US, including KC-46 tankers.
Fire extinguished on US Navy amphib New Orleans, operating near Japan
The cause of the fire is under investigation, as the Navy said two sailors were treated for minor injuries.
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Next-generation C2 won’t be next-gen without the network transport
The network transport architecture for NGC2 could be a hybrid approach that combines high assurance communications with 5G, WiFi, and multi-orbit satellites.
Super carriers, smaller carriers rise across the Indo-Pacific
Amid debate over aircraft carriers' vulnerability, analysts told Breaking Defense global interest is strong.
Japanese defense minister welcomes Australian frigate decision, but analysts warn risks remain
“Japan and Australia are special strategic partners, and this was a major step toward further enhancing security cooperation with Australia,” said Gen Nakatani, Japanese defense minister.
Australia selects Japan’s Mogami frigate in $6.5B deal
The deal, for 11 frigates, represents the first major arms sale for Japan since World War II.
Criticism, questions mount about AUKUS & US relations in Australia
"As the geopolitical landscape rapidly shifts, half the population (51%) say Australia should increase defence spending, while a minority (37%) say spending should remain at about the same level as now. Majority support for acquiring nuclear-powered submarines under AUKUS has held firm (67%)," a Lowy Institute poll on national security issue found last month.