Asia

The Soviet S-75 Dvina Air Defense System Was a Nightmare for U.S. Pilots Over Vietnam
For the North Vietnamese, the S-75 was more than a weapon—it was a symbol of their ability to adapt and resist despite overwhelming odds. Of course, for America, it was...

Taiwan’s Military Is Finally Developing Sea Drones
The Manta is a small, autonomous vessel that can handle both the Taiwan Strait’s volatile geological and geopolitical conditions.

U.S.–ROK Cooperation Can Shape the Nuclear Energy Market and Strengthen Nonproliferation
The relationship between the United States and South Korea has become a strategic necessity for sustaining leadership in the nuclear energy market and preserving the integrity of the global nonproliferation...

The Chinese Navy Expands Its Overseas Footprint
The Chinese Navy plays catch-up to the United States' overseas presence from a new pier in Cambodia that can accommodate far larger ships than any in service with the Royal...

China’s Sixth-Generation J-36 Fighter Has Been Spotted Flying Once Again
This J-36 sighting suggests that China could be on track to introduce the world’s first sixth-generation platform.

South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae Fighter Is on Track for a 2026 Launch
South Korea believes this new plane will serve as a vital change agent from its U.S.-produced warplanes to a purely South Korean system.

China’s New HQ-19 Missile Defense System Might Be Better than America’s Best
At least on paper, China has created a better air defense system than even the mightiest American system. This is a major problem for U.S. forces in the Pacific.

We Just Got Our Best Look Yet at China’s J-36 Stealth Fighter
The most curious aspect of the J-36 footage seems to be the fact that the footage was taken at all.

Look Out America: China’s Fujian Aircraft Carrier Is Coming Soon
The Fujian aircraft carrier may become the nation’s first-ever nuclear-powered surface vessel if commissioned.

Capt. Lewis Millett Led America’s Last Bayonet Charge in Korea
Bayonet training infuses aggression, warrior spirit, and elan in the hearts and minds of the soldiers being trained in it.

South Korea Fires Warning Shots After North Korean Troops Attempt Illegal Border Crossing
"Our military issued warnings and fired warning shots, and the North Korean soldiers retreated," a South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff official told reporters.

Japan’s I-19 Submarine was a Nightmare for the U.S. Navy in WWII
Despite the successes of the I-19 in the war, Japan was never able to connect these victories with a larger strategy for defeating the Americans and their allies.