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June 7, 2023

Japan supports Sweden’s NATO membership as defense ministers strengthen ties

ABC News: Japan’s defense minister expressed his country’s support for Sweden’s NATO membership during talks Wednesday with his Swedish counterpart,

June 7, 2023

Makin Island ARG, 13th MEU Deployment Marks Amphibious Shift to the Pacific

USNI News: When the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group returns from deployment this week, it will mark the beginning of

June 7, 2023

US slaps sanctions on Iranian, Chinese targets over Tehran’s missile, military programs

Reuters: The United States imposed sanctions on Tuesday on more than a dozen people and entities in China, Hong Kong

June 5, 2023

Exercise Baltic Operations 2023 kicks off in the Baltic Sea

US European Command: Nineteen NATO Allies, one NATO partner nation, 50 ships, more than 45 aircraft, and approximately 6,000 personnel

June 5, 2023

Lithuania to acquire more GROM MANPADS Missiles from Poland

Army Recognition: This latest decision aligns with Lithuania’s ongoing efforts to modernize and upgrade its military capabilities amid a rapidly

June 2, 2023

US, Taiwan sign trade deal over China’s opposition

AP News: The United States signed a trade agreement Thursday with Taiwan over opposition from China, which claims the self-ruled

June 1, 2023

Air Force general set to lead Missile Defense Agency

Defense News: Air Force Maj. Gen. Heath Collins will pin on a third star and become the Missile Defense Agency’s next director,

June 1, 2023

Japan, U.S. vow to enhance strike abilities amid North Korean threat

Kyodo News: Japan and the United States pledged Thursday to enhance the Asian nation’s defense capabilities, including its new ability

June 1, 2023

Chinese jet’s encounter with US surveillance aircraft over South China Sea – video

The Guardian: A Chinese fighter pilot performed an ‘unnecessarily aggressive maneuver’ near an American surveillance aircraft operating over the South China

June 1, 2023

USINDOPACOM Statement on Unprofessional Intercept of U.S. Aircraft over South China Sea

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Public Affairs: A People’s Republic of China J-16 fighter pilot performed an unnecessarily aggressive maneuver during the