Thai cabinet approves over 5 billion baht to bolster armed forces
The details remain classified, but the Thai government is indeed backing the military’s capability enhancement.
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South Korean Defence Ministry to restore North Korea policy division, boost military AI
The assistant minister post is to be revived after 20 years to oversee defence AI planning.
Vietnam, US vow to boost political, security, defence ties at 14th dialogue
The annual mechanism aims to review and set orientations for political, security, and defence cooperation, enhance mutual understanding, build trust, and drive the stable and…
Bondi shooting puts gunmen’s Philippines trip under scrutiny, but training claims remain unproven
Philippine officials deny the attackers received training in Mindanao, citing declining ISIS activity and lack of evidence. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has also rejected claims…
China condemns US plan for arms sales to Taiwan
The arms sales plan was unveiled on Wednesday, covering eight items, including HIMARS rocket systems, howitzers, Javelin anti-tank missiles, Altius loitering munition drones and…
US Senate approves defence bill reinforcing 28,500-troop baseline in Korea
The provision effectively prevents unilateral troop reductions while allowing limited flexibility under strict conditions.
Japan’s Defence Minister Koizumi to speak with British, Philippine counterparts about China directing radar at ASDF fighter planes
In connection with the issue, a spokesperson of China’s Defence Ministry reiterated on Monday that the Chinese military had notified the Japanese side of the military drill in…
Japan’s ruling party mulls lifting ban on arms exports to countries facing aggression
The party listed as an issue for consideration the lifting of a ban on arms exports to countries facing aggression with Ukraine in mind.
Thailand doubles down on fight against Cambodia, rebuffing US President Trump’s ceasefire claims
Cambodia accused Thailand of escalating attacks, bombing civilian areas. Malaysia has proposed an ASEAN Observer Team, supported by US satellite monitoring.
Vietnam, Russia promote law enforcement cooperation
During a meeting in Hanoi, ministers from both countries committed to deepen cooperation in security — including criminal-case tracking, extraditions, training of officers,…