South Korean Navy ship docks in Vietnam’s Da Nang to strengthen ties
Korean Navy training ship, Hansando, with 375 crew members docked at the central city’s Tien Sa Port to begin a four-day friendly visit to Da Nang City.
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Japan moves to abolish ‘5-category’ rule on defence equipment exports, eyes strengthening industry
By revising an operational guideline of the Three Principles on Transfer of Defence Equipment and Technology, the government and ruling parties aim to make it possible to export…
Vietnam, Brunei ink cooperation documents in maritime affairs
The two leaders praised Vietnam-Brunei ties, strengthened since the 2019 comprehensive partnership upgrade, with solid political and diplomatic links, effective cooperation…
Thai army fires warning rounds after Myanmar shells cross border
Five 60mm mortar shells from fighting in Myanmar landed in Thailand's Mae Sot district. The cross-border shelling damaged one civilian residence and injured two people on Thai…
Japan, New Zealand to sign acquisition and cross-servicing agreement in mid-December
The bilateral agreement aims to enhance the two countries’ cooperation with China’s continued aggressive maritime expansion in mind.
China’s military firms struggle as corruption purge bites, report says
Revenues of the world’s 100 largest arms firms rose 5.9 percent to a record US$679 billion, the report said, while China’s fall was enough to make Asia-Oceania the only region…
Russia moves to ratify key military pact ahead of President Putin’s India visit
Signed on February 18 in Moscow by Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar and then–Deputy Defence Minister Alexander Fomin, the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS) aims to…
Japan destroyer arrives in Philippines’ Subic for goodwill visit
A destroyer from the Japan Maritime Self‑Defense Force docked at the naval base in Subic, Zambales for a three-day goodwill visit — part of efforts to strengthen maritime ties…
North Korea may already possess 150 nuclear warheads, could reach 400 by 2040: think tank
The estimate — based on North Korea’s known fissile-material production rates and recent facility expansion — is more than double the figures commonly cited by other global…
Pakistan, Iran look to align on major fronts
Ali Ardeshir Larijani, the top Iranian security official, discussed ways to deepen economic cooperation, besides coordinating positions on regional and international…