“NORTHERN TERRITORY, Australia — 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force (3MDTF) conducts the first Mid-Range Capability live fire exercise outside of the continental United States successfully sinking a maritime target with a Standard Missile-6 Force during Exercise Talisman Sabre 25 on July 16, 2025.” Photo Source: Sgt. Perla Alfaro, U.S. Army. Despite mounting diplomatic pressure  from the People’s Republic of China (PRC), the Philippine government has upheld its support for the conti

In April of 2024, as part of a series of military reforms, Chinese President Xi Jinping made the unexpected decision to dismantle the Strategic Support Force in favor of three specialized "arms." Each new “arm” now operates with a tailored mission, greater autonomy, and increased authority to coordinate with local units—key attributes for enabling joint, cross-service operations.

This report details the intensity, scale, and scope of Russia's military activity around Japan in 2024.

Shangri-La Dialogue 2024 brought a mix of good and bad news.