Economy
India rises in US tech supply chain as Chinese share of sales erodes
Science & Technology
US and allies keep undersea edge over China
Crime & Justice
US interceptions spotlight risks from Iran-linked 'dark fleet' tankers
Capabilities
Balikatan 2026 opens with expanded allied drills in Philippines
Diplomacy
Philippines counters renewed Chinese claims on 2 fronts
Manila is pushing back against Beijing's renewed South China Sea claims by pairing legal arguments and more cooperation with military partners.
Security
Senior Taiwanese official reveals positions of Chinese warships surrounding island
Capabilities
Japan, Australia join largest Salaknib drills in Philippines
US expands maritime crackdown on Iran's illicit shipping fleets
The latest Indian Ocean boarding underscores Washington’s effort to disrupt Iran-linked shipping networks and extend maritime enforcement beyond the Middle East.
US boards Iran-linked tanker in Indian Ocean as maritime crackdown expands
The operation underscores Washington's push to enforce sanctions at sea and disrupt Iran-linked shipping networks beyond the Middle East.
Diplomacy
Philippines sets sovereignty bar for any oil deal with China in disputed waters
Capabilities
New Zealand and Cook Islands sign defense pact, sidelining China
Capabilities
China tech sharpens Iran's strike chain, raising Middle East risks
Capabilities
US, Japan, Philippines deepen 'denial strategy', increase burden sharing
Capabilities
Philippines accuses China of poisoning disputed waters after cyanide seized from vessels
Capabilities
US lawmakers propose bill to bolster Taiwan undersea cable resilience against China
Capabilities
Japan's diplomatic bluebook 'downgrades' Chinese ties, highlights threat
Capabilities
India deploys stealth frigate, nuclear submarine in signal to China
Capabilities
Taiwanese KMT chair's outreach to China draws international backlash
Capabilities
Scholars seek legal clarity, transparency in W. Philippine Sea
Capabilities
Fast, far and precise: US forces deploy HIMARS in Exercise Cobra Gold
Capabilities
US introduces Precision Strike Missile in combat against Iran
Capabilities
UK denounces failed Iranian strike on Diego Garcia; US downs missile
Capabilities
Naval drills bolster Manila's S. China Sea claims, Philippine ex-justice says
Capabilities
CM-302 failure in Iran exposes cracks in China's missile exports
