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May 11, 2023

Joint Philippines-US patrols in South China Sea may begin by third quarter: Envoy

The Straits Times  Joint patrols between the Philippines and the United States in the South China Sea may begin later

May 10, 2023

Australian budget: Historic defense spending, plus AU$1.2B on US-made missiles

Breaking Defense: Today’s rollout of the Australian budget shows the Australian Defence Force has big plans to buy US-made long-range strike capabilities,

May 9, 2023

US to provide Ukraine $1.2 billion in long-term security aid

AP News: The U.S. will provide $1.2 billion more in long-term military aid to Ukraine to further bolster its air

May 9, 2023

US-Finnish defense pact could bolster Nordic F-35 footprint

Defense News: U.S. forces could gain access to a number of military bases near Russian borders if ongoing negotiations with

May 8, 2023

US urges Gulf allies to bolster anti-Iran ‘drone fleet’

The Cradle Co: US navy officials are attempting to convince their remaining allies in West Asia to “add dozens more robot vessels around the

May 5, 2023

Foreign Military Sale to the government of Latvia of Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System agreed

Ukrainian Military Center: The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government

May 5, 2023

US, Philippine troops fire air-defence missiles as part of annual joint exercises

South China Morning Post: The US-Philippine annual joint exercises have tested air-defence missiles that are used to shoot down enemy

May 5, 2023

NATO to open Japan office, deepening Indo-Pacific engagement

Nikkei Asia: NATO is planning to open a liaison office in Tokyo, the first of its kind in Asia, Nikkei

May 4, 2023

Air Force prepares to retire U-2 spy planes in 2026

Defense News: The Air Force is forging ahead with its plan to retire the storied U-2 Dragon Lady spy aircraft

May 4, 2023

US, Philippines vow joint defense ‘anywhere in the South China Sea

Defense News: The U.S. and the Philippines unveiled guidance on Wednesday to modernize their alliance in the face of an