military procurement

Japan pushes for New Zealand to choose Mogami-class frigates over UK rival

New Zealand has shortlisted Japan's upgraded Mogami-class frigate and Britain's Type 31 as the two contenders to replace its aging warships, setting the stage for a closely watched competition between Tokyo and London that carries broad implications for Indo-Pacific defense…

Taiwan passes $25B defense bill for US arms purchases

Taiwan's legislature on Friday passed a NT$780 billion ($24.8 billion) special defense spending bill to fund purchases of American weapons, ending months of partisan gridlock over the island's military preparedness against China — but delivering far less than President Lai…