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Japan to Deploy Surface-to-Air Missiles on Yonaguni Island by 2030
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi stated on February 24 that surface-to-air missiles capable of intercepting aircraft and ballistic missiles…
Feb 26
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Donald Standeford
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U.S. Forces Board Sanctioned Tanker Bertha in Indian Ocean and Capture Three Fleeing Boats Following Trans-Ocean Pursuit
The Bertha (IMO 9292163) is a large crude oil tanker managed by Shanghai Legendary Ship Management Company Limited.
Feb 24
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Donald Standeford
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U.S. Forces Conduct Maritime Interdiction of Sanctioned Tanker Veronica III in Indian Ocean
The Panamanian-flagged tanker, IMO 9326055, transported cargo in violation of sanctions related to oil trade with Iran and Venezuela.
Feb 15
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
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Two Killed in Shooting of Civilian Aircraft on Landing in Indonesia's Papua Region
The incident occurred at approximately 11:00 a.m. local time, involving a Cessna Caravan operated by Smart Air, which was carrying 13 passengers.
Feb 11
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
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1
Chinese Coast Guard Vessels Enter Japanese Territorial Waters Near Senkaku Islands Amid Sovereignty Dispute
Four Chinese Coast Guard vessels entered Japan's territorial waters near the Senkaku Islands on February 10, according to Japan Coast Guard reports…
Feb 11
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
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3
December 2025
Taiwan Detects Record 130 Chinese Military Aircraft in Second-Largest Incursion During "Justice Mission 2025" Drills
The all-time high remains 153 detected on October 14, 2024, during previous drills. This surge occurred amid China’s “Justice Mission 2025” exercises…
Dec 30, 2025
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
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3
China Launches 'Justice Mission 2025' Military Drills Encircling Taiwan Amid Escalating Tensions
The drills follow the U.S. approval of an $11.1 billion arms package to Taiwan on December 18, which Beijing protested as external interference.
Dec 29, 2025
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Donald Standeford
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Pakistani Security Operations in Balochistan
Baloch separatist organizations reported conducting attacks on Pakistani forces in the region during the same time-frame.
Dec 27, 2025
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
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Thailand and Cambodia Sign Ceasefire Agreement Amid Ongoing Border Tensions With ASEAN Oversight
The agreement, reached during the third Special General Border Committee meeting at the Prum–Ban Pak Kard border checkpoint, aims to halt all forms of…
Dec 27, 2025
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
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North Korea Advances Anti-Air Missile and Nuclear-Powered Submarine Capabilities Amid Regional Tensions
Kim Jong Un inspected the ongoing construction of an 8,700-ton nuclear-powered strategic guided missile submarine at a warship-building facility.
Dec 25, 2025
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
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1
1
Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict: Bilateral Defense Officials Scheduled to Meet Amid Renewed Hostilities
The ASEAN gathering urged both parties to exercise maximum restraint and cease hostilities immediately while welcoming the planned bilateral dialogue as…
Dec 23, 2025
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
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Thailand-Cambodia Border Clashes Escalate into Third Day Amid Artillery and Airstrikes
The United States has released a statement calling for an immediate halt to hostilities between the two countries.
Dec 9, 2025
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
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