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Austin seeks meeting with China, says ‘right time to talk is now’
“The United States believes that open lines of communication with the People’s Republic of China are essential," Austin said.
F-35B jets out of Japan make debut at Australia’s Pitch Black exercise
The 12 F-35B fighters were practicing the U.S. Marine Corps’ concept known as Expeditionary Advanced Basing Operations while Down Under.
Ukrainian president calls for preemptive diplomacy at Shangri-La security forum
Speaking during an unprecedented address delivered via video link at the Shangri-La Dialogue security forum in Singapore, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the world must push for diplomatic solutions to support countries that are in need of help.
North Korea says it has tested hypersonic missile, launched from Russian-made vehicle
It’s the second known test-flight of a hypersonic missile since North Korea first tested such a weapon last September.
Pentagon warns of China’s progress toward nuclear triad
China is expanding its nuclear force much faster than U.S. officials predicted just a year ago, according to a Pentagon report.
China preps rollout of a new carrier-based fighter jet
The announcement comes as China has demonstrated a pair of its land-based J-20 stealth fighters powered by indigenous engines at the ongoing Zhuhai airshow.
See F-35B jets take off at sea for Australian exercise Talisman Sabre
The F-35Bs have not previously participated in the exercise Talisman Sabre, which is held once every two years.
Pentagon chief calls for new regional order in Indo-Pacific
Lloyd Austin was speaking Tuesday in Singapore at the 40th Fullerton Lecture when he outlined his vision of “integrated deterrence.”
