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The U.S. and Japan wrapped up a joint command post exercise late this week that analysts said was aimed at improving the coordination of their capabilities in dealing with threats from China. The Keen Edge 24 computer simulation exercise was intended ‘to practice responses in the event of a crisis or contingency,’ said the U.S.…
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In response to heightened Chinese activity in the South China Sea, the United States and the Philippines have initiated joint air and maritime patrols, strengthening regional cooperation. The Philippine Air Force disclosed that it had participated in joint patrols near Batanes, the northernmost Philippine province, located only 200 kilometers (125 miles) from Taiwan – an…
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U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Sunday the United States and South Korea have indefinitely postponed a joint military exercise in an “act of goodwill” toward North Korea. The move comes even as Japan’s defense minister, whose country feels threatened by repeated North Korean missile launches, told Esper “no one could be optimistic about” changing…
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The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) seems to be seeking the resumption of working-level nuclear talks with the U.S. after the ongoing joint military drills with Washington end, the presidential office of the Republic of Korea (ROK) said Monday, Yonhap news agency reported. The message came after a statement issued by a DPRK Foreign…
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President Donald Trump says the U.S. will halt military exercises with South Korea because they are “provocative” and “tremendously expensive.” At Tuesday’s press conference in Singapore following his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, President Trump surprised America’s Asian allies, and reportedly his own Pentagon, by surrendering a major bargaining chip in the form…
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North Korea‘s widely publicized plan to launch missiles near the United States territory of Guam has been canceled. DPRK’s military confirmed in earlier statements that nuclear warheads would be ready to launch on 15 August, pending approval from Kim Jong Un, who has decided to postpone the attack following joint sanctions, diplomatic meetings, and counter-threats…
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Russian military celebrated November 27 as the country’s official Naval Infantry Day. The annual celebration is referred to as ‘Black Death’ in honor of their dreadful reputation from World War II. According to Sputnik, Nazi Germans were amazed at the discipline, courage, and strategies deployed by Russian marines during the war. The Russian Armed Forces…
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North Korea has warned the United Kingdom to learn from the past and stay out of aggressive military drills. The DPRK added that “its on the brink of war” with their South Korean neighbors. Image shows DPRK’s leader Kim Jong Un. The warning from Kim Jong-Un’s leadership came in the aftermath of Britain’s declaration that it…
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