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Study: China’s military expenses driving up other Asian countries’ spending, too
MANILA, Philippines – Beijing’s “longest unbroken streak” of rising military spending is the “main driver” for its neighbors…
UK to develop hypersonic missiles to catch up with China and Russia by 2030 – report
Britain plans to equip its armed forces with a homegrown hypersonic cruise missile by the end of the…
Japan, U.S., Australia, Philippine defense chiefs to meet in May
TOKYO – Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara is set to hold a meeting with his counterparts from the…
Battling the Numbers: South Korea’s Military Downsizes Amid Challenging Demographic Landscape
As society navigates an era of rapid change and uncertainty, the Republic of Korea (ROK), also known as…
Iraqi Defense Minister discusses military cooperation in South Korea
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Minister of Defense, Thabet Al-Abbasi, met on Thursday with the South Korean Minister…
Myanmar army moves to enlist first batch of civilians into military
The Myanmar army has moved to enlist its first batch of civilians into the military, with summons letters…
European Council says further sanctions against Belarus, North Korea and Iran needed to stop their military support to Russia
EU leaders yesterday called on the High Representative and the European Commission to prepare further sanctions against Belarus,…
North Korea launches missile test, in response to South Korean-US war games
NORTH KOREA fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters today morning, its neighbours said, days after…
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command seeks extra $11bn with eye on Guam defense
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command has requested an additional $11 billion in funding for fiscal 2025, with…
US Military Commander Worries China Could Launch Attack from Moon
Loony Landing As the lunar space race heats up, the United States is growing increasingly concerned about its chief adversary…