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Mar- 2026 -

9 March

Japan to Deploy Counter-Strike Missiles Closer to China

Japan will deploy a batch of long-range, counter-strike missiles in a southwest region near China by the end of March, officials said.

9 March

Asia Pacific

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Type 12 missile launcher vehicle.

Christine Casimiro

Japan Prepares to Deploy First Batch of Type 12 Long-Range Missiles in Kyushu

Launchers for the first batch of Japan’s Type 12 surface-to-ship long-range missiles have arrived at an army camp in the country’s southwest, signaling preparations for deployment.

9 March

Asia Pacific

A Chinese military helicopter flies past Pingtan island, one of mainland China’s closest points to Taiwan

Christine Casimiro

Chinese Warplanes Return to Taiwan’s ADIZ After Weeklong Absence

China has resumed military flights around Taiwan’s airspace after a seven-day absence, an unusual pause in Beijing’s regular aerial activity near the island.

7 March

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia Says Chinese Military Helicopter in ‘Unsafe’ Maneuvers at Sea

Australia's military said a Chinese navy helicopter flew dangerously close to one of its aircraft during a routine passage through the Yellow Sea that Beijing criticized as a "provocation."

5 March

War

Soldiers from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) listen to a briefing in preparation for a search and extraction exchange during the 13th annual U.S.-China Disaster Management Exchange at Camp Rilea Armed Forces Training Center, November 17, 2017, in Warrenton, Ore. U.S. Army Pacific hosts the annual exchange with the PLA to foster mutual trust and understanding while sharing lessons learned to increase disaster response capabilities in the Pacific region. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class April Davis, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)

Rojoef Manuel

China Adviser Warns AI Gap With US After Khamenei Killing in Iran Strikes

A Chinese political scientist and adviser to Beijing said the operation in Iran showed how deeply AI is now embedded in US combat power and noted why China needs to move faster.

2 March

War

Smoke rises over Iran's capital, Tehran, after a reported explosion on February 28, 2026, following Israel's statement that it carried out a "preemptive strike."

Staff Writer With AFP

China Backs Iran ‘Defending Sovereignty,’ Vows to Push for Peace

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Iranian counterpart on a call Monday that Beijing supports Tehran defending itself against US-Israeli strikes.

Feb- 2026 -

27 February

Asia Pacific

Giulia Bernacchi

Taiwan Could Turn Drones Into ‘Asymmetric Hellscape’ Against China: Report

A US-based think tank examined Taiwan’s defense posture highlighting the need to use coordinated drone operations more effectively.

27 February

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines, US, Japanese Planes Drill Over Bashi Channel

The Philippine, US and Japanese militaries conducted joint exercises this week over the Bashi Channel that separates the Philippines from Taiwan, officials said Friday.

25 February

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

US Forces Regret Giving Seoul Late Notice on Drills Tied to China Standoff

The United States military said Wednesday that it regretted not giving South Korea timely notice about a recent air force drill that reportedly triggered a midair standoff with China.

25 February

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Japan to Deploy Missile Systems on Island Near Taiwan by 2031: Defense Minister

Japan's government plans to deploy surface-to-air missiles on one of its remote western islands near Taiwan by March 2031, the country's defense minister said on Tuesday.

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