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Japan’s plan to ramp up military spending, explained
US officials this week affirmed their commitment to Japan’s plans for rapidly scaling up defense spending amid rising…
Global firms help Myanmar’s military make weapons, says report
Myanmar’s military is producing a vast range of weapons to use against its own people thanks to supplies…
Australia Builds Underwater Drone To Counter China In Indo-Pacific Region
Canberra: Australia unveiled its sub-drone prototype to support underwater surveillance and mine warfare capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region. The…
US deploys B-52 bomber, F-22 jets for joint military drills with South Korea
The US deployed a B-52H strategic bomber and F-22 stealth fighter jets for joint military drills with South…
China accused of new territorial grab in South China Sea
China is building up several unoccupied land features in the South China Sea, according to Western officials, an…
Challenges and expectations for Indonesia’s new armed forces chief
On 19 December, Admiral Yudo Margono was inaugurated as the next Chief of the National Armed Forces (TNI),…
Philippine military: Ready to thwart communist rebel attacks during holidays
Philippine forces are ready to thwart any holiday-time attacks by communist rebels, who have threatened strikes to mark…
Japan defence: China threat prompts plan to double military spending
Japan has announced it will double its military spending in the next five years, citing threats posed by…
Naval Drills With China Response To “Aggressive” US Military: Russia
China and Russia have drawn closer in recent years as part of what they call a “no-limits” relationship…
China Sends 39 Warplanes, 3 Ships Toward Taiwan in 24 Hours
China’s military sent 39 planes and three ships toward Taiwan in a 24-hour display of force directed at…