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Taiwan’s Cabinet has proposed a NT$210 billion (US$6.6 billion) special budget for domestically produced unmanned systems after drone procurement funding was removed from the Legislature’s revised defense spending package. The six-year proposal (2026–2031) would fund the acquisition of 1,446 coastal reconnaissance drones, 208,200 coastal attack drones, and 1,320 unmanned surface vessels. According to the Ministry of National Defense, the systems would support saturation strikes against enemy command nodes and lines of communication during a potential amphibious invasion scenario.

自衛官を目指す方は親が自衛官の人が多いです。私もそうでした。つまり貧困家庭ではありません。 立憲民主党で日教組出身の教師あがりである古賀千景(こがちかげ)参議院議員の「経済的に貧しい子供が自衛官になり、裕福な家庭の子供は自衛隊なんかにならない」という発言は、偏見でしかありません。 国会議員という立場でありながら、自衛官になる子供たちは貧乏人の家庭だとレッテル張りする事によって、親を自衛官にもつ子供たちが、学校でいじめを受けるかもしれないという事を、教師あがりのくせに想像できなかったのか？ 普段、差別は良くないと主張している奴が、平然と職業差別をしてしまう。こんなのが教師をしていたのか？然も今は国会議員。終わってるね。 自衛隊に偏見を持つ奴が教壇に立つ危険性を多くの人に知って貰いたい。 自衛隊をなめるな！日本人をなめるな！

外交部報道官：中国は法令および規則に基づき、すべての軍民両用（デュアルユース）品目について、日本の軍事ユーザーや軍事用途、ならびに日本の軍事力強化に資するあらゆるエンドユーザー向け及び最終用途のための輸出を禁止している。その目的は、日本の「再軍備化」と核保有の企てを阻止することにある。

PRESS RELEASE Statement of the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea 09 June 2026 | Manila, Philippines The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) confirms the information released by AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo S. Brawner Jr. yesterday regarding the presence of a floating structure in Bajo de Masinloc. Aerial monitoring by several agencies has confirmed the presence of a 6x6-meter floating structure with what appears to be an antenna. Latest imagery obtained by the AFP likewise shows the presence of personnel on top of the structure. Recent PCG monitoring further indicates that the platform is currently located within the shoal, with individuals observed onboard. The NTF-WPS is closely coordinating with relevant government agencies to monitor developments and further assess the nature, purpose, and implications of the installation and related activities within the shoal. Inter-agency efforts are ongoing to establish a complete and accurate picture of the situation. The Department of Foreign Affairs has already undertaken appropriate diplomatic action with the government of the People’s Republic of China in connection with the illegal presence of this floating structure. The protection of Philippine sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction remains a paramount consideration. The Philippine Government will continue to take appropriate actions consistent with international law and in defense of the country's national interests. The NTF-WPS remains steadfast in upholding the rules-based international order, particularly the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the 2016 Arbitral Award. We reiterate that Bajo de Masinloc is an integral part of the Philippines and falls within the country's maritime zones as recognized under international law. We encourage the public to rely on official government sources for verified information. Further updates will be provided when they become available. ###

For the first time ever, China has effectively made a sovereignty claim to a portion of the Pacific Ocean.

Mark Carney's trade policies are so DISASTROUS that they're catching the attention of the Japanese. The Japan Times published an article on Tuesday noting that "Mark Carney’s trade push collides with reality." Not only is he FAILING in his negotiations with the United States, but he's FAILING to find new trade partners from around the world. How bad is the situation? According to The Japan Times, "Canadian officials acknowledge that the main draw for many potential trading partners is the prospect of gaining tariff-free access to the world’s largest market through Canada’s participation in ‌the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade ‌agreement." In other words, the only reason many of these countries wanted to trade with us in the first place is because it would give them backdoor access to American markets. If Mark Carney can't secure that American market, then these other countries are simply not interested. But the report gets even worse. Acknowledging that Japanese companies own 75% of Canada's auto producers, the report further states that "for many of the Japanese companies investing here, one of the reasons for their investment is definitely the special access Canada has enjoyed ​over the long years." If we can't maintain access to the American market, then the Japanese companies won't see a as much of a reason to produce autos here. Do you think Mark Carney will be able to fix the mess he's created?