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US vows to defend space with Japan, deploy mobile Marines as China worries grow

Washington (AFP) - The United States said Wednesday that attacks in space would invoke its defense treaty with Japan and announced the deployment of a more agile Marine unit on its ally's soil as alarm grows over China.

AFP

'Seriously doubt' imminent invasion of Taiwan by China -Pentagon chief

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday he seriously doubted that ramped up Chinese military activities near the Taiwan Strait were a sign of an imminent invasion of the island by Beijing.

Reuters

U.S. and Japan agree to step up security cooperation amid China worries

The United States and Japan on Wednesday announced stepped-up security cooperation in the face of shared worries about China, and Washington strongly endorsed a major military buildup Tokyo announced last month.

Reuters

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Pentagon rescinds Covid-19 vaccine mandate

Washington (AFP) - US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Tuesday rescinded the Pentagon's Covid-19 vaccine mandate, a move required by Congress over his objections as part of the 2023 defense spending bill.

AFP

Pentagon drops COVID vaccination mandate

The move is set to help the Pentagon boost enrollment numbers, while not having to remove troops for not complying.

Axios

Pentagon drops COVID-19 vaccine mandate for troops

The Pentagon has formally dropped its COVID-19 vaccination mandate, but a new memo signed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also gives commanders some discretion in how or whether to deploy troops who are not vaccinated

The Independent UK

The US must decide what ‘victory’ means in Ukraine – or waste even more lives there

Its support is critical to the conflict, but the US is failing to learn the lessons of its sprawling wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, says former military officer Frank Ledwidge

The Guardian - UK

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U.S. leaders to meet Japanese counterparts next week in Washington

U.S. President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will meet their Japanese counterparts next week in Washington, the Biden administration said on Friday.

Reuters

Japan, US to hold security talks before Kishida meets Biden

Japan and the United States will hold security talks between their foreign and defense ministers in Washington the day before Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida lands in the U.S. capital next week

The Independent UK

Biden signs defense bill that repeals troop vaccine mandate

President Joe Biden has signed a nearly $858 billion defense spending bill into law despite his opposition to a Republican-backed provision in the legislation that repeals the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for U.S. troops

The Independent UK

What’s on the agenda for Penny Wong’s visit to Beijing?

The meeting between China’s and Australia’s foreign affairs ministers offers a salve to frosty relations between the nations in recent years.

Crikey

$858 bn US defense bill scraps military vaccine mandate

Washington (AFP) - US lawmakers directed the Pentagon to rescind its Covid-19 vaccine mandate as part of the $858 billion 2023 defense spending bill passed by the Senate on Thursday.

AFP

China, Russia are 'destabilizing' Africa, warns United States

The United States warned Tuesday that China and Russia were destabilizing Africa with their growing inroads as it rolled out the red carpet to the continent's leaders and pledged billions of dollars in support.

Radio France Internationale

US-hosted Africa summit opens with focus on youth, security

Vice President Kamala Harris has opened the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington by spotlighting Africa’s youthful population

The Independent UK

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AFP

Rolling red carpet to Africans, US warns of 'destabilizing' China, Russia

Washington (AFP) - The United States warned Tuesday that China and Russia were destabilizing Africa with their growing inroads as it rolled out the red carpet to the continent's leaders and pledged billions of dollars in support.

Reuters

Russia is expanding its nuclear arsenal, U.S. defense secretary says

Russia is expanding and modernizing its nuclear arsenal, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Friday at a time when Russian President Vladimir Putin, faced with setbacks in Ukraine, has repeatedly suggested he could use nuclear weapons.

Los Angeles Times

Michael Hiltzik: Rescinding the military's COVID vaccine rule is the Democrats' dumbest compromise in the lame-duck session

If you need evidence that Congress is dominated by its stupidest members, look no further than the apparent agreement in the House to lift the requirement that members of the military be vaccinated against COVID-19.

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: What end of vaccine mandate means for US troops

Congress’ move to eliminate the Pentagon mandate that all U.S. service members get the COVID-19 vaccine delivers a victory for lawmakers and troops who oppose getting the shot

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AUKUS members say plans on track for US and UK to help Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarine fleet

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles rules out Australians paying extra to fund an ambitious plan to acquire a fleet of expensive nuclear-powered submarines.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US, Australia Invite Japan to Step Up Troop Rotations

The United States and Australia said Tuesday they would welcome Japanese troops into three-way rotations, vowing a united front in the face of China's rapid military advances. Australia's defense and foreign ministers said they agreed to step up the pace of military interactions with the United States during talks with…

Evening Standard

US has not enabled Ukraine strikes inside Russia, says Antony Blinken

Putin has warned the US and its allies not to cross ‘red lines’

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: US and Australia deepen defence ties; Democrats win Georgia runoff; and a lonely book launch

The US will increase rotations of its air, land and sea forces to Australia

Al Jazeera

US to send more troops to Australia, invite Japan to joint drills

US to increase rotational presence of air, land and sea forces in Australia amid shared concerns over China.

The Independent UK

Congress set to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for troops

The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress

The Guardian - AU

US to increase rotation of forces to Australia, condemns China’s ‘dangerous and coercive actions’ in region

Defence secretary also pledges to help Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarines ‘as quickly as possible’ at annual high-level talks

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