Ukraine’s master-stroke drone attack on Russian warplanes raises issue of US vulnerability

Analysts say that at least some U.S. facilities around the globe appear to be vulnerable to a foe that took a similar approach to the drone attacks that devastated Russian aircraft.

Outspoken liberal leader Lee elected South Korea’s president, capping months of political turmoil

Lee Jae-myung, who rose from childhood poverty to become South Korea’s leading liberal politician vowing to fight inequality and corruption, will become the country’s next president after an election that closed one of the most turbulent chapters in the young democracy.

Appeal trial set for Kadena airman convicted of sexual assault of Okinawan minor

A U.S. airman convicted in Japan of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor is scheduled to begin his appeal trial next month, according to court documents.

South Korea looks to US, new P-8s to maintain surveillance after Orion crash

The U.S. and South Korea are discussing ways to support Seoul’s reconnaissance operations.

Japan’s elite White Angels lead motorcycle safety training at US Navy base

The Japanese police’s elite motorcycle unit known as the “White Angels” recently helped teach motorcycle safety to U.S. sailors at Yokosuka Naval Base.

Japanese soldier killed in Battle of Okinawa ID’d by DNA, a first for Japan

Human remains discovered on Okinawa in 2004 have been identified as those of a Japanese soldier, marking the first time DNA alone was used to confirm the identity of a casualty from the Battle of Okinawa.

Inside Fort Carson’s ‘Monster Garage’: The launchpad for the Army’s future drone warfare

The 4th Combat Aviation Brigade’s Monster Garage is the home of a platoon-sized unit innovating how the 4th Infantry Division incorporates small, cheap drones among its soldiers. It’s an initiative underway in most Army divisions to keep up with rapidly evolving battlefield technology.

Hawaii delegation pushes Navy for information on Kaula training plan

Hawaii’s congressional delegation is pushing the Navy to provide more information on its plan to more than double bombardment training on a small Hawaiian Island that the state and conservation groups consider a critical bird sanctuary.

Another precautionary landing reported at fighter base on Okinawa

A stealth fighter made a precautionary landing at Kadena Air Base last week, marking the latest in a series of similar incidents at the Okinawa installation since January, according to a local media report.

Navy officer will return to Japan to face court-martial in wife’s killing

Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Olsen’s court-martial on accusations that he strangled and beat his wife to death will take place at Yokosuka Naval Base, a Navy official said.