Photo shows a rare event: Russian and American fighter jets in same place, in India

The Russian Su-57 Felon and the American-made Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II — both advanced fifth-generation fighter aircraft made by rival countries— have been sharing the same space in India since Monday.

Tropical Cyclone 17P (Zelia), # 1

Zelia bears down on northwestern Australia coast, could become first Category 5-equivalent system in southern Pacific this season.

South Korea decries demolition of reunion site for families divided by war

 South Korea condemned North Korea’s demolition of a 12-story resort where families separated by the Korean War held brief reunions, calling the action “an act against humanity.”

Army veteran returns WWII ‘good luck’ flag to Japanese soldier’s family

A U.S. Army colonel’s great-grandson returned a “good luck” flag Wednesday to the nephew of a Japanese soldier who carried it into battle during World War II.

Underwater explosion destroys hundreds of WWII-era shells off Okinawa

Japanese troops exploded 461 U.S.-made shells off the coast on Thursday, the latest in a continuing stream of World War II leftovers that turn up on the former island battleground.

US sailor may face negligent driving charge following fatal collision in Japan

Japanese police on Wednesday recommended a charge of negligent driving causing death against a sailor involved in a fatal collision outside the home of the U.S. 7th Fleet.

Army refers murder, other charges against soldier accused in pregnant wife’s death

The Army on Wednesday referred five charges, including murder and killing an unborn child, against a Hawaii-based soldier in connection with his pregnant wife’s disappearance last year.

First Taiwan Strait trip of Trump administration ‘sent the wrong signal,’ China says

A pair of U.S. Navy ships made a rare, two-day trip through the Taiwan Strait this week, marking the first transit of the contentious waterway under the Trump administration.

‘Huge smiles’: Lawmaker sends 500 valentines to US troops near North Korean border

Nearly 500 Valentine’s Day cards were delivered to soldiers near the DMZ this week, marking the first time a Washington congresswoman’s annual program has reached overseas.

Navy detective sentenced for choking sailor unconscious, lying about prior misconduct

A Navy detective pleaded guilty to choking a handcuffed sailor at Naval Base San Diego, lying about former excessive force complaints.

Modi and Trump’s friendly rapport may be tested as Indian prime minister visits Washington

India, a strategic partner of the U.S. that is seen as integral to the U.S. strategy of containing China, has so far been spared any new tariffs. But as tariff threats loom, the question remains how much a good rapport between its two leaders matters and how far India will go to cut a deal.

Navy trains with allies in South China Sea amid uptick in Indo-Pacific activity

A U.S. warship recently joined its Australian and British counterparts for a two-day exercise in the South China Sea as the U.S. military continues multiple drills across the Indo-Pacific.

2 DODEA students involved in fatal vehicle accident on Okinawa air base

A Kadena High School student died Monday in a vehicle accident that injured another student at the home of the 18th Wing.

Leaders of Indonesia and Turkey hold talks on defense and economic ties

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday for talks aimed at strengthening economic and defense ties between the two Muslim-majority nations.

India wants to embrace nuclear power. To do it, it’ll need a lot of time and money

India wants more nuclear power, has pledged over $2 billion toward research and will change laws to boost investment to do it. 

Kilauea is spewing lava again. It is the Hawaii volcano’s latest activity in an on-and-off eruption

Kilauea volcano began shooting lava into the air once again Tuesday on the Big Island of Hawaii.

India-based space surveillance and intelligence company bringing dozens of jobs to Colorado

Digantara, a 7-year-old startup, plans to establish a satellite assembly, integration and testing facility in Colorado Springs. Much of the company’s work is for defense and space markets in the U.S., its CEO said; the company also has started to work with Colorado Springs-based Space Command and the separate Space Force.

Japanese police allege US airman drove drunk, injured motorist in collision

A U.S. airman was arrested Monday on suspicion of driving under the influence and rear-ending another vehicle on the Okinawa Expressway, injuring the driver, according to Japanese police.

North Korea warns of ‘counteraction’ after US submarine docks in South

North Korea’s state-run media lashed out at the U.S. over the arrival of a fast-attack submarine in South Korea’s largest port, calling it an effort to escalate tensions on the peninsula.