Security
China leads nuclear buildup as global risks rise, SIPRI warns
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
Capabilities
India bolsters regional defense ties through multinational PRAGATI exercise
Capabilities
Australia boosts maritime surveillance as China steps up Indo-Pacific naval activity
Australia has completed its P-8A Poseidon fleet and signed a new aerial surveillance contract.
Economy
Australia advances $486.7 million project to reduce reliance on Chinese rare earths
Diplomacy
Xi Jinping visits Pyongyang as China stays silent on denuclearization
China's 'Transparent Ocean' project challenges allied submarine stealth
An Indonesian fisherman found a device tied to China's undersea surveillance push. Beijing is aiming to monitor key chokepoints.
Palau's Whipps defends Taiwanese ties amid China's pressure
'You cannot tell me that I cannot recognize Taiwan,' Palau's president said, defending ties with Taipei as Taiwan's vice president prepares to visit.
Diplomacy
India, China continue border talks amid lingering distrust
Diplomacy
Tomahawk missile makes history in U.S.-Philippines Balikatan military exercise
Diplomacy
Philippines, Vietnam declare South China Sea peace 'nonnegotiable,' upgrade ties
Diplomacy
Japan rejects Beijing’s 'new militarism' criticism, vows defense buildup
Diplomacy
China tapping Australian research for military technology, report warns
Diplomacy
Philippines, Japan elevate ties, launch intelligence and arms talks
Diplomacy
U.S. seeks 'stable equilibrium' with China in Asia: Hegseth
Diplomacy
Vietnam expands Spratly outposts as China resumes land reclamation
Diplomacy
Naval modernization boosts longer deployments in W. Philippine Sea, Manila says
Diplomacy
China's seabed mineral atlas draws strategic scrutiny
Diplomacy
Taiwanese drone exports soar as Ukraine war drives demand
Diplomacy
Quad alliance pledges $20 billion for critical minerals, launches Pacific infrastructure project
Diplomacy
Dutch warship visits Manila
Diplomacy
Sony-TSMC sensor venture strengthens Japan's AI supply chain ambitions
Diplomacy
Waking the 'sleeping giant': India rises into its role in great power competition
