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Infighting among Putin’s lieutenants reveals signs of ‘deep dysfunction’

After spending more than two decades building a rigidly controlled political system, Vladimir Putin is watching increasingly raucous infighting that has emerged among top members of his entourage

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023

North Korea fires ballistic missiles, warns the US on drills

North Korea test-fired two short-range ballistic missiles Thursday in its first such launch in about two months, which came after it failed in late May to put a spy satellite into orbit.

Tribune News Service · Jun 15, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: Belarus says transfer of nuclear weapons from Russia has begun – as it happened

Comments from Alexander Lukashenko, Belarusian president, come as Russia and Belarus sign new deal for storage of nuclear weapons

The Guardian - AU · May 25, 2023

Lost helicopter in Nansei island chain rattles govt, SDF officials

Amid efforts to drastically boost defense capabilities in the Nansei island chain, the disappearance Thursday of a Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter has rattled officials of the Defense Ministry and the Self-Defense Forces.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Apr 8, 2023

US Flies Nuclear-capable Bombers Amid Tensions with N. Korea

The United States flew nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to the Korean Peninsula again on Wednesday in a show of strength against North Korea amid concerns that the North might conduct a nuclear test. The long-range bombers took part in joint aerial drills with US and South Korean fighter jets over the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 5, 2023

South Korea, US, Japan Hold anti-North Korea Submarine Drill

The South Korean, US and Japanese navies began their first anti-submarine drills in six months on Monday to boost their coordination against increasing North Korean missile threats, South Korea’s military said. The two-day drills come as North Korea’s recent unveiling of a type of battlefield nuclear warhead prompted worries the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 3, 2023

South Korea, US, Japan hold anti-North Korea submarine drill

The South Korean, U.S. and Japanese navies are conducting their first anti-submarine drills in six months to boost their coordination against increasing North Korean missile threats

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023

Russia’s Top Military Brass Brief Defense Minister on Current Situation, Plans

Top commanders of what Russia calls its "special military operation" in Ukraine have briefed Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on the current situation and action plans, his ministry said on Sunday. Shoigu paid a rare visit to Russia's forces deployed in Ukraine, awarding medals to military personnel and meeting senior commanders…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 5, 2023

Taiwan Says 25 Chinese Planes, 3 Ships Sent toward Island

China sent 25 warplanes and three warships toward Taiwan on Wednesday morning, the island's Defense Ministry said, as tensions remain high between Beijing and Taipei’s main backer Washington. The ministry said 19 of those planes crossed into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone while the ships were continuing to operate in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 1, 2023

Taiwan says 25 Chinese planes, 3 ships sent toward island

Taiwan's Defense Ministry says China sent 25 warplanes and three warships toward the island on Wednesday, as tensions remain high between Beijing and Taipei's main backer Washington

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023