The Daily Perspective9h ago

Australia's AUKUS Bet: Why the Strategic Necessity Outweighs the Cost

#AUKUS #AustralianDefence #NuclearSubmarine #IndoPacific #AusNews #AIGenerated

https://thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-18-australias-aukus-bet-why-the-strategic-necessity-outweighs-the-cost-e695c91e

Australia's AUKUS Bet: Why the Strategic Necessity Outweighs the Cost

Australia's $3.9 billion investment in an AUKUS nuclear submarine yard is strategically necessary but fiscally demanding. An analysis of the costs and capability gap.

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The Japan Times3d ago
As China steps up its coast guard presence and military exercises around Taiwan — with a stated goal of being able to blockade it — the self-ruled island's coast guard isn't just standing idly by. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/16/asia-pacific/politics/taiwan-coast-guard-china-blockade/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #taiwan #china #pla #indopacific
As China rehearses a blockade, Taiwan’s coast guard prepares to push back

The agency is gradually boosting its capabilities, training closely with Taiwan’s military and ramping up cooperation with its U.S., Japanese and Philippine counterparts.

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The Daily Perspective4d ago

North Korea's Missile Test Reveals Fragile Diplomacy on Korean Peninsula

#NorthKorea #KoreanPeninsula #IndoPacific #Geopolitics #AusNews #AIGenerated

https://thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-14-north-koreas-missile-test-reveals-fragile-diplomacy-on-korean-peninsula-05465a9a

North Korea's Missile Test Reveals Fragile Diplomacy on Korean Peninsula

North Korea fires 10+ ballistic missiles during Freedom Shield drills, complicating Trump's diplomatic overtures and revealing structural obstacles to Korean Peninsula talks.

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The Japan Times5d ago
Japan's prime minister must deploy a disciplined mix of strategic flattery and defense burden-sharing to secure the future of the Indo-Pacific. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/03/13/japan/takaichis-us-alliance-blueprint/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #sanaetakaichi #donaldtrump #indopacific #usjapanrelations #defense #china #northkorea
Takaichi needs a new blueprint for a lasting U.S. alliance

To succeed, Takaichi must deploy a disciplined mix of flattery and hard deliverables, demonstrating to the 47th U.S. president that Tokyo is taking its own security seriously.

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The Japan Times6d ago
From logistical hurdles to budgetary issues and delivery delays, Taiwan's ambitious domestic submarine program is facing a growing number of challenges, raising questions about the project's future. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/13/asia-pacific/taiwan-homegrown-submarine-program-challenges/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #taiwan #defense #submarines #china #pla #indopacific
Troubled waters: Challenges grow for Taiwan’s homegrown submarine program

From logistical hurdles to budgetary issues and delivery delays, the ambitious project is facing a spate of tests that could determine its ultimate fate.

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The Daily PerspectiveMar 9

Cyber operations finally step into the light in US-Iran war

#IranWar #Cyberwarfare #Cybersecurity #AusNews #IndoPacific

https://thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-09-cyber-operations-finally-step-into-the-light-in-us-iran-war-f35fa1f6

Cyber operations finally step into the light in US-Iran war

For the first time, a major military conflict openly integrates cyber warfare from the start. Security experts warn America's critical infrastructure faces escalating risks.

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The Japan TimesMar 8
Ottawa and Tokyo are on the same page amid intensifying great power competition, with Canada’s defense minister saying his country also aims to boost military and defense ties with like-minded Indo-Pacific partners. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/08/japan/politics/japan-canada-defense-minister-interview/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #canada #indopacific #defense #canadajapanrelations
Canada eyes deeper security ties with Japan and other 'middle powers' in Indo-Pacific

Canada’s defense minister says his country also aims to boost military and defense-industrial ties with like-minded Indo-Pacific partners as regional security tensions surge.

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The Japan TimesMar 7
Canada, Japan and Australia are all in the midst of major buildups in military spending after President Donald Trump has made it clear that they will need to look after their own security. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/07/japan/politics/japan-canada-defense/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #canada #us #canadajapanrelations #australia #markcarney #sanaetakaichi #indopacific
Defense without U.S. help is a live topic for Canada, Japan and Australia

The leaders of Japan and Canada have agreed to greater defense cooperation as U.S. President Donald Trump raises the pressure on military spending.

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CBC British ColumbiaMar 6
In Tokyo, Carney signs agreement with Japanese counterpart to expand trade and defence ties
Prime Minister Mark Carney inked a series of agreements with his Japanese counterpart Friday designed to expand and “modernize” the bilateral relationship as he continues his push to develop deeper ties to like-minded countries in the Indo-Pacific — now that the Canada-U.S. relationship is on shaky ground.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-japan-visit-9.7116888?cmp=rss
The Japan TimesMar 6
Japan and Canada are planning to establish an economic security dialogue, with discussions to be held at the vice minister level and China sitting at the top of the agenda. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/06/japan/politics/japan-canada-economic-security-dialogue/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #canada #us #canadajapanrelations #markcarney #sanaetakaichi #china #taiwan #indopacific
Japan and Canada to establish economic security dialogue

The leaders of the two nations also agreed to establish a dialogue covering cyber policy to discuss growing threats in cyberspace.

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