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Tiltrotor will bring the Army off the bench in the Indo-Pacific
The author of this op-ed argues the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft gives the Army a quantum leap in capability necessary to win a war in the Pacific.
By Maj. Gen. Rudolph “Rudy” Ostovich (ret.)
Cotton: Give China ‘crystal clear’ warning not to invade Taiwan
Sen. Tom Cotton's China strategy seeks economic decoupling.
By Joe Gould
Taiwan says ties with US military strong amid threats from China
As the U.S. Navy asserts its presence in the South China Sea, Taiwan’s leader says its ties with Washington remain solid over the transition from the Trump to the Biden administration.
Navy warship’s transit of Taiwan Strait a first under Biden administration
The guided-missile destroyer John S. McCain’s transit “demonstrates the U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific,” 7th Fleet said in a statement.
China, US step up military activities near Taiwan
There was a noticeable uptick in the People’s Liberation Army’s typical air activity inside Taiwan’ air defense identification zone, which usually amounts to a handful of aircraft daily.
By Mike Yeo
US warship transits Taiwan Strait, prompting outcry from Beijing
The Chinese military accused the United States of sending "flirtatious glances" toward the island.
Esper, Pompeo drive US anti-China message in India visit
Defense Secretary Mark Esper shoring up defense ties with India to counter China.
US advances three arms sales packages to Taiwan
The Trump administration plans to sell three advanced weapons systems to Taiwan after notifying Congress of the deals.
By Joe Gould
Day after Esper expressed support for Taiwan, island nation says China stepping up threats
China is sending military planes near Taiwan with increasing frequency.
By Aaron Mehta
Esper: ‘No orders’ issued to remove forces from South Korea
The U.S. defense secretary did indicate favoring rotational forces over permanent deployments.
By Aaron Mehta