Capabilities
Taiwan targets drone output surge as exports soar
Diplomacy
Japan, Australia reinforce alliance on defense, energy and critical minerals
Diplomacy
Taiwan's president completes Eswatini trip despite Chinese airspace pressure
Security
Indonesia weighs US overflight request as air corridor debate grows
Capabilities
Taiwan's Han Kuang computer drills shift toward urban warfare, joint defense
Planners of Han Kuang's online war game emphasized urban combat, distributed command systems and coordinated tri-service operations. Live-fire exercises will occur later this year.
Crime & Justice
U.S. expands sanctions on Chinese firms linked to Iran's shadow oil trade
Capabilities
Japan's combat role at Balikatan signals new phase in Philippine drills
US, Philippines plan artificial-intelligence-driven industrial hub to reduce dependence on China
An allied push to build China-proof technology and manufacturing capacity across the Indo-Pacific is taking root in the Philippines.
India, S. Korea forge economic ties to reduce dependence on Chinese supply chain
New Delhi and Seoul are seeking more cooperation in areas ranging from 'chips to ships, from talent to technology, from entertainment to energy,' Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.
Diplomacy
Philippines counters renewed Chinese claims on 2 fronts
Capabilities
Senior Taiwanese official reveals positions of Chinese warships surrounding island
Capabilities
Japan, Australia join largest Salaknib drills in Philippines
Capabilities
India rises in US tech supply chain as Chinese share of sales erodes
Capabilities
US and allies keep undersea edge over China
Capabilities
US interceptions spotlight risks from Iran-linked 'dark fleet' tankers
Capabilities
Balikatan 2026 opens with expanded allied drills in Philippines
Capabilities
US expands maritime crackdown on Iran's illicit shipping fleets
Capabilities
US boards Iran-linked tanker in Indian Ocean as maritime crackdown expands
Capabilities
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
