Capabilities
India expands defense ties with Australia, naval cooperation with S. Korea
Capabilities
Taiwan and Japan step up maritime cooperation against China Coast Guard
Security
F-35As take lead in Bushido Guardian air combat exercises
Economy
Japanese PM Takaichi vows stronger US ties, higher defense spending
Capabilities
Philippine, US Marines simulate defense of Balabac Island
Manila has been investing military and civilian infrastructure on the strategic island that provides access between the Sulu and South China seas.
Capabilities
S. Korean president eyes building world's 4th-largest defense industry
Security
China extends barrier at Scarborough Shoal, stirring fears of island encroachment
Australia protests 'unsafe and unprofessional' Chinese jet maneuver in S. China Sea
A Chinese fighter jet released flares dangerously close to an Australian patrol plane near the disputed Paracel Islands.
Allies enhance maritime readiness as Philippines leads Sama Sama 2025 drills
Multiple navies this year converged off Palawan in October for the largest-ever Sama Sama exercise, including live-fire gunnery, antisubmarine and antiaircraft drills, cyber simulations and sea refueling operations.
Security
How a Chinese blockade could cripple Taiwan's power in 11 days
Security
Australian-US pact takes aim at Chinese domination of rare earths
Security
Vietnam pulls Chinese TV series 'Love's Ambition' because of offensive map
Security
India ramps up efforts to break China's rare earth monopoly
Security
China-linked scam empire in Burma rebounds after crackdown
Security
Think tank urges Australia to deploy 'unconventional' means against China, Russia
Security
Taiwan seeks greater military interoperability within 'first island chain'
Security
China detains Zion Church pastor in aggressive crackdown
Security
Philippines finds another Chinese underwater drone in Philippine Sea
Security
Australia and Papua New Guinea sign key defense agreement
Security
Chinese vessel rams Philippine boat near Thitu Island
Security
Burmese stalemate drags on as China ensures junta's air superiority
Security
Taiwan's president vows stronger air defenses against 'enemy threats'
Security
China expands rare earth export controls
Security
Leaked document reveals Russian airborne gear for China's planned Taiwan assault
