Capabilities
India bolsters regional defense ties through multinational PRAGATI exercise
Science & Technology
China's 'Transparent Ocean' project challenges allied submarine stealth
Diplomacy
Palau's Whipps defends Taiwanese ties amid China's pressure
Diplomacy
India, China continue border talks amid lingering distrust
Security
China leads nuclear buildup as global risks rise, SIPRI warns
China expanded its nuclear arsenal faster than any other country over the past year, while nuclear-armed states increasingly deployed warheads to operational forces.
Capabilities
U.S. Coast Guard joins Philippine patrol near Scarborough Shoal for first time
Politics
China bans N. Zealand lawmakers, expels NY Times reporter over Taiwan
Tomahawk missile makes history in U.S.-Philippines Balikatan military exercise
The launch from Leyte Island to a target roughly 630km away demonstrates the weapon's precision and reach, strengthening deterrence in a contested maritime environment.
Philippines, Vietnam declare South China Sea peace 'nonnegotiable,' upgrade ties
The two Southeast Asian nations pledged closer security and economic cooperation while reaffirming support for international law in disputed waters.
Security
Japan rejects Beijing’s 'new militarism' criticism, vows defense buildup
Politics
China tapping Australian research for military technology, report warns
Politics
Philippines, Japan elevate ties, launch intelligence and arms talks
Politics
U.S. seeks 'stable equilibrium' with China in Asia: Hegseth
Politics
Vietnam expands Spratly outposts as China resumes land reclamation
Politics
Naval modernization boosts longer deployments in W. Philippine Sea, Manila says
Politics
China's seabed mineral atlas draws strategic scrutiny
Politics
Taiwanese drone exports soar as Ukraine war drives demand
Politics
Quad alliance pledges $20 billion for critical minerals, launches Pacific infrastructure project
Politics
Dutch warship visits Manila
Politics
Sony-TSMC sensor venture strengthens Japan's AI supply chain ambitions
Politics
Waking the 'sleeping giant': India rises into its role in great power competition
Politics
Western allies expand Philippines' Luzon corridor to strengthen Indo-Pacific supply chains
Politics
Philippines cannot stay out of any Taiwan conflict: Marcos
Politics
Iran boosts covert oil transfers near Malaysia to bypass U.S. sanctions
