Today the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) activated Japan’s first marine unit since World War II. The Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (ARDB) has come into
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Wednesday 26 April 2017 Update: New Chinese Aircraft Carrier Launched
The People’s Republic of China has launched its second aircraft carrier in the port city of Dalian. This ship will be the first domestically built
Weekend Update Sept.19-20, 2015 Part 1: An Expanding Role For Japan’s Military
After a passionate, and at times contentious debate, Japan’s parliament, the Diet, has passed a law expanding the role of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces abroad.
Upcoming Articles For February
Back in August of 2014, I began renovating the look and feel of this blog. Also, I began toying with the idea of a brief
Midweek Brief: The Western Pacific
In the Western Pacific, the prospect of conflict between the People’s Republic of China and one of its neighbors is steadily moving from frightening
