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January 18, 2024

Japanese Defense Ministry signs contract to purchase 400 US-made long-range Tomahawk missiles

Japanese Defense Ministry agreed to purchase 400 long-range Tomahawk missiles from the United States and officials from both countries met in Tokyo on Thursday to sign a contract.

January 18, 2024

GOP Rep warns US Navy plan to relocate fuel from Hawaii could jeopardize operations in the Indo-Pacific

Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., said U.S. operations in the Indo-Pacific, including the capabilities of the U.S. military could 'grind to a halt' over a plan to relocate oil from Hawaii.

January 11, 2024

On this day in history, January 11, 1935, Amelia Earhart is first aviator to fly solo, Hawaii to California

Amelia Earhart became the first person to fly from Hawaii to North America on this day in history, Jan. 11, 1935, succeeding after 10 previous pilots died while attempting the same trip.

January 9, 2024

Suspect in Korean tourist's fatal shooting has committed suicide, Guam police confirm

Guamanian police have confirmed that a man accused of shooting and killing a South Korean tourist during a robbery last week has committed suicide.

December 29, 2023

Wild California video shows beachgoers fleeing rogue wave

A wild video shows the chaotic moment when a rogue wave crashes into a wall in Ventura, California, sending onlookers scrambling to safety and causing injuries to eight people

December 14, 2023

South Korea, Japan scramble jets after China, Russia warplanes spotted entering Seoul's defense zone

The respective militaries for South Korea and Japan scramble jets after China, Russia warplanes were spotted entering Seoul's defense zone over the South China Sea.

December 13, 2023

South Korea says North Korea faces 'hell of destruction' after ending 2018 military pact

South Korea's defense minister threatened North Korea on Wednesday, saying if the country were to take any aggressive actions then the South would retaliate.

December 5, 2023

US military identifies all 8 crew members of deadly Air Force Osprey crash near Japan

The United States Air Force has identified the eight pilots and passengers of the Air Force CV-22 Osprey that crashed off the coast of Japan on Nov. 29.

December 4, 2023

US Navy responds after China claims American warship 'illegally intruded' into the South China Sea

The Chinese military and the United States traded comments after China accused an American warship of violating its sovereignty in the South China Sea.

December 1, 2023

Philippine coast guard constructs new surveillance base in the South China Sea to monitor Chinese vessels

The Philippine coast guard has announced a new surveillance base on the Thitu Island in the South China Sea, in an effort to monitor China's aggressive behavior in the disputed waters.