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Ships from the U.S. Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Royal Navy, Royal Australian Navy and Royal Canadian Navy steam in formation during Keen Sword 23, in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 14.

US, Japan, others hold joint naval drills amid China concerns

The U.S. Navy says U.S., Japanese, Australian and Canadian warships are staging extensive joint drills in Japanese and international waters.

2 weeks ago

President Joe Biden listens during a meeting with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

US, Japan, South Korea vow unified response to North Korea threat

President Joe Biden said the three-way partnership is “even more important than it’s ever been” when North Korea is stepping up its provocations.

By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press

2 weeks ago

Japan, US hold joint drills amid China, North Korea concerns

The biennial “Keen Sword” drills kicked off Thursday at Tsuiki Air Base in southwestern Japan and will run through Nov. 19.

3 weeks ago

F-22s arrive at Kadena, as aging F-15s prepare to depart

The Air Force's decision to temporarily rotate fighters into Kadena to take the place of permanently-stationed F-15s drew objections from some Republicans.

By Stephen Losey

3 weeks ago

North Korea keeps up missile barrage with suspected ICBM

North Korea continued its barrage of weapons tests on Thursday, firing at least three missiles including a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile.

4 weeks ago

Republicans push back on Okinawa F-15 withdrawal

Four Republicans are expressing concern about the Air Force’s decision to replace permanent F-15 squadrons in Okinawa with rotational forces.

By Bryant Harris, Stephen Losey and Joe Gould

4 weeks ago