Capabilities
US to expand missile deployments in Philippines despite Chinese objections
Security
China 'massively expanded' nuclear arsenal: Washington
Diplomacy
China targets Japanese companies over military ties
Security
Indian strategic concerns arise over Sino-Bangladeshi cooperation
Economy
India taps e-waste to secure critical mineral supply
Since domestic mining is years away from significant yields, New Delhi is ransacking e-waste for lithium and rare earths vital to defense, artificial intelligence and clean energy ambitions.
Science & Technology
US seeks partners to deploy secure smartphones across Indo-Pacific markets
Capabilities
US Marines voice confidence in Pacific posture, stress partner role
Chinese arms exports face fresh scrutiny over unreliability, deficient maintenance
Defective Chinese tanks, aircraft, drones and ships around the world have failed troops and even killed pilots.
Philippine senator urges 'continuous' pushback on China during Thitu visit
Senator Risa Hontiveros called for joint patrols and stronger Philippine defense ties with 'like-minded' partners as she visited Thitu Island, which China also claims.
Capabilities
US Army expands rotations in Philippines to facilitate S. China Sea deterrence
Capabilities
Japan delivers 5 coastal radars to Philippines
Capabilities
Report: China-backed cyber groups escalate global attacks, target critical infrastructure
Capabilities
Japan's Takaichi formally reappointed as PM, leans into security and US ties
Capabilities
India plans 'rare earth corridors' to cut reliance on China
Capabilities
US seizes oil tanker after 10,000 mile pursuit
Capabilities
Japan courts Australia over rare earths as tensions with China rise
Capabilities
Australia, Indonesia sign security pact to expand cooperation
Capabilities
Japan releases Chinese fishing boat captain after 30-hour detention
Capabilities
India's solar-panel boom races ahead
Capabilities
Taiwan's president says island's fall would unleash wider China threat in Indo-Pacific
Capabilities
China bans 16 Philippine officials as Manila warns of damage to ties
Capabilities
India's new envoy touts closer ties to Taiwan in high tech, AI
Capabilities
Japanese PM Takaichi savors historic election triumph
Capabilities
Taiwan's political standoff stalls $40 billion defense bill
