Defense Policy

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Japan and Indonesia Sign Defense Cooperation Agreement

Looser Japanese export rules create room for deeper defense-industry ties.

Takaichi Renews Push To Revise Japan’s Constitution as Poll Backs SDF Recognition

Marines Say Demand for Amphibious Groups Far Exceeds Supply

Navy Extends USS Wasp’s Service Life by Five Years to 2034

Warren Demands Feinberg Cut Cerberus Ties Over Golden Dome Contracts

Japan Steps Up Phone Diplomacy With Briefing to New Zealand on Defense-Transfer Review

Navy Confirms First JDAM-LR Tests, Extending Strike Range Beyond 200 Nautical Miles

Navy Opens Review of Ford-Class Carriers, Leaving Next Two Ships in Doubt

Xi Meets Taiwan KMT Leader as Beijing Rolls Out 10-Point Outreach

Australia Sets 3% Defense Goal With Tech-Heavy Military Build

Germany Supports Ukraine’s Plan to Curb Draft-Age Departures as Leaders Discuss Returns

Japan Downgrades China in 2026 Diplomatic Bluebook

Justice Department Appeals Ruling That Shielded Anthropic From Pentagon Sanctions

Japan Coast Guard Orders Chinese Research Ship to Halt Survey Near Senkakus

Visiting U.S. Senators Press Taiwan to Pass Stalled $40 Billion Defense Budget

Australia and Germany to Sign Forces Pact and Deepen Space Defense Ties

NATO Report Shows 19.6% Jump in European and Canadian Defense Outlays

Warren, Hawley Move to Make Limits on Defense Contractor Payouts Law

Jenkin Confronts Starmer Over War Readiness in Testy Committee Exchange

Iran Publicly Rejects U.S. Talks Claim as Trump Pauses Strikes for Five Days