From Tanks to Walls: North Korea's Changing DMZ Defense StrategyThe BBC reported on the 21st that North Korea has contracted large-scale barriers in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). According to BBC, the analysis of recent satellite images revealed this fact, which could potentially violate the armistice agreement. The analysis of satellite images indicated that the structure in question did not exist as of November last […]
U.S. Gunship AC-130J Fires Up in South Korea: Joint Air Exercises Heat UpThe Air Force announced on the 20th that the U.S. AC-130J special operations aircraft conducted Close Air Support (CAS) training with...
Advanced P-8A Poseidon Aircraft Boost U.S.-Korea Naval DefenseOn the 19th, three new maritime patrol aircraft, the P-8A Poseidon, arrived at the Pohang Naval Air Command.
Seoul and London Strengthen Ties with New Defense Export StrategiesThe Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced that it held a Korea-U.K. Naval Defense Cooperation seminar on the 19th at the JW Marriott Hotel in Seocho-gu, Seoul. The seminar focused on future naval power development and ship export cooperation between Korea and the U.K. According to DAPA, the seminar was held as a follow-up to […]
From Promises to Payments: NATO Countries Fulfill Defense PledgesNATO member countries have started to significantly increase their defense spending after observing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine for nearly two years. This year, more than half of the 32 member countries are expected to spend the defense cost-sharing agreed upon in 2006 as promised. According to CNBC, Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg met with […]
Lobbying War: Chinese Biotech Beats U.S. Security LawThe U.S. Biosecurity Law has been halted due to active lobbying by Chinese biotech companies while it was expected to be enacted this year.
Japan's Defense Nightmare: Budget Slashed by 30% Due to Yen DepreciationJapan has secured a defense budget of 43 trillion yen over five years but lost 30% of its value due to a historic yen depreciation.
North Korean 'Trash Balloons' Target Airports, Authorities RespondIf a balloon dispersed by North Korea collides with an aircraft, it could cause engine failure or fire, potentially leading to...
U.S. Defense Giant and Hanwha Supplies Cutting-Edge Tech to Australian MilitaryNorthrop Grumman will supply Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle cannons to Hanwha Aerospace's Australian subsidiary for armored carriers.
North Korea Fires Short-Range Missiles, U.S.-Japan-South Korea Respond with Strong CondemnationThe defense ministers of South Korea, the U.S., and Japan strongly condemned North Korea's continuous reckless acts.
Does Elon Musk Have a Seat Reserved in Politics?The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on the 29th (local time) that the relationship between former President Donald Trump, who is seeking re-election in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, and Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, is becoming increasingly close. Citing a source, WSJ reported that Trump, a Republican presidential candidate, and Musk have been discussing […]
Eco-Friendly Biden or Defense-Friendly Trump: Who's the Better Candidate?Korea Investment & Securities forecasted on the 30th that if President Joe Biden is re-elected in the U.S. election, green energy-related stocks will rise, whereas if former President Donald Trump is elected, defense and other industries will benefit. Choi Bo Won, an analyst at Korea Investment & Securities, predicted potential beneficiaries should President Biden be […]
Rocket Alert! North Korea Notifies Japan of Imminent Satellite LaunchJust before the trilateral summit between South Korea, China, and Japan on the 27th, North Korea inf ...
Cold War 2.0? China and U.S. Lock Horns Over Defense Sales to TaiwanThe Chinese government announced additional sanctions against 12 U.S. defense companies following its earlier imposition of sanctions...
U.S. Defense Vulnerability Exposed by Rising Climate ExtremesThere are projections that the increasingly frequent occurrence of extreme abnormal weather conditio ...
North Korea Outraged by U.S. 'Counter-Terrorism Non-Cooperation' DesignationNorth Korea has protested against the United States for designating them as a "counterterrorism non-cooperator" for not cooperating with...
North Korean Leader Kim's Surprising Sniper Skills RevealedKim Jong Un, the North Korean leader, conducted on-site guidance at key defense industry companies u ...
Is China Behind the UK Defense Ministry Data Breach?Amid increased crackdowns on spy incidents linked to China and Russia, allegations have emerged that Chinese-linked hackers have infiltrated the UK military’s payroll system. The BBC and Sky News reported on the 7th (local time) that hackers related to China are suspected of infiltrating the payroll system, which contains the names and bank information of […]
Malaysia Set to Double Down on KAI's FA-50 Supersonic Light Attack AircraftsMalaysia appears to be set to acquire additional FA-50 supersonic light attack aircraft developed by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). After importing 18 FA-50s from KAI last year, negotiations are set to begin to purchase an additional 18 units this year. According to the Malaysian state-run news agency Bernama, on the 8th, KAI expects the Royal […]
Ex-Pentagon Official: US Should Shift Focus from North Korea to ChinaElbridge Colby, former Under Secretary of Defense for Strategy and Force Development. /Marathon Init ...
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