Calls for South Korea’s nuclear buildup a chance to widen debate: Experts
The latest Gallup Korea poll showed this week that 7 in 10 South Koreans back the country’s independent nuclear buildup, a jump from the 60 per cent support six years ago.
‘South Korea, US both have roles to play on nuclear deterrence’: Nato sec-gen
As long as authoritarian powers do not relinquish their control over nuclear weapons, nuclear deterrence cannot be ruled out, the Stoltenberg said.
Managing Sino-US ties high on agenda for China
Priorities are to seek more common ground between China and the US, reject economic decoupling and avoid clashes, say experts.
Next ‘Balikatan military exercise set in Marcos home province
The exercises will involve Army, Navy, and Air Force elements as well as special operations, and will be the biggest since the pandemic.
Australian PM pushes ahead with plans for nuclear submarines despite concerns in the US
Australia is set to acquire nuclear-powered submarines from the US and Britain, as part of the Aukus security pact announced in 2021.
Davos panellists call for cooperation among countries to stave off cyber threats
The WEF had flagged widespread cybercrime and cyber insecurity as one of its top 10 global risks in the 2023 edition of its Global Risks Report released last week.
Suspected North Korean spies reportedly under probe
Although the suspects are refusing to issue statements, authorities have secured multiple articles of evidence, including finding encryption programs.
Japan seeks missile with interchangeable warheads for reconnaissance, radar jamming
By launching missiles with these warheads at different times, the accuracy of strikes on enemy ships and other targets are expected to increase.
Japan, India start first joint fighter jet drill
The 11-day joint exercise will involve eight Japanese fighter jets, with India sending four fighters, two transport aircraft and an aerial refuelling tanker.
Australia and Papua New Guinea aim to ink defence treaty by June
Australian PM Anthony Albanese said the economic and security interests of the Pacific neighbours were "indivisible", hours after being the first foreign leader to address Papua…