Global military spending surges and reaches record high
In addition to providing the latest numbers, SIPRI researchers also raised a concern about transparency.
By Linus Höller
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US commander warns Taiwan not to ‘starve the chicken’ on defense
Adm. Samuel Paparo stressed the importance of Taiwan passing its stalled defense budget.
By David Brunnstrom and Michael Martina, Reuters
Outpaced by the US, China’s military places selective bets on artificial intelligence
China may have surpassed the United States in AI for drone swarms, one Taiwan-based analyst said.
By Military Times staff
US assesses China not planning to invade Taiwan in 2027
The assessment in the intelligence agencies’ annual report comes as Beijing has stepped up pressure on Taiwan with frequent military drills.
By Michael Martina, Reuters
Iran war is not delaying US weapons shipments to Taiwan, officials say
The Iran war has not delayed shipments of weapons to Taiwan, Trump administration officials said Tuesday, despite the demands of the intense air campaign.
By Patricia Zengerle and Michael Martina, Reuters
Experts argue Marine pullback in Okinawa should be halted as China threat rises
A plan to shift nearly 10,000 Marines away from Okinawa would dangerously weaken deterrence against Beijing, warns an Atlantic Council report.
By Tanya Noury