Diplomacy
ASEAN pushes for S. China Sea code as tensions persist
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Japan, Philippines vow to speed up transfer of navy destroyer escorts
Security
Philippines warns Chinese research vessel in disputed S. China Sea waters
Capabilities
Taiwan's Han Kuang computer drills shift toward urban warfare, joint defense
Economy
India eyes strategic edge over China with Great Nicobar mega-project
The project, including a major transshipment port and dual use airport, would place Indian forces about 150km from the Strait of Malacca, one of the world's busiest trade routes.
Politics
Taiwan's parliament approves $25 billion defense bill
Capabilities
U.S. resolute on deterring China, strengthening Indo-Pacific alliances
U.S. Marines push antiship missiles to edge of Philippine island chain
A rapidly deployable coastal missile system highlights a shift toward mobile, land-based sea-denial operations in allied planning.
U.S. expands sanctions on Chinese firms linked to Iran's shadow oil trade
The latest measures form part of Washington's renewed 'maximum pressure' campaign against Iran's oil revenues and sanctions evasion networks.
Capabilities
Japan's combat role at Balikatan signals new phase in Philippine drills
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Taiwan targets drone output surge as exports soar
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Japan, Australia reinforce alliance on defense, energy and critical minerals
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Taiwan's president completes Eswatini trip despite Chinese airspace pressure
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Indonesia weighs US overflight request as air corridor debate grows
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US, Philippines plan artificial-intelligence-driven industrial hub to reduce dependence on China
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India, S. Korea forge economic ties to reduce dependence on Chinese supply chain
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Philippines counters renewed Chinese claims on 2 fronts
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Senior Taiwanese official reveals positions of Chinese warships surrounding island
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Japan, Australia join largest Salaknib drills in Philippines
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India rises in US tech supply chain as Chinese share of sales erodes
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US and allies keep undersea edge over China
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US interceptions spotlight risks from Iran-linked 'dark fleet' tankers
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Balikatan 2026 opens with expanded allied drills in Philippines
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US expands maritime crackdown on Iran's illicit shipping fleets
