Vietnam’s defence ministry honours Russian veterans
Deputy defence minister invites the Russian veterans to visit Việt Nam to attend the upcoming celebrations of the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People's Army and the…
DEFENCE & SECURITY
Japanese, US, Australian defence chiefs plan to set up new defence framework, aim for closer ties
The new framework will likely facilitate regular meetings of the three countries’ ministers and talks by working-level officials from their defence departments.
Philippines, US seal intel-sharing pact during US Defence Secretary Austin’s visit
Sec. Austin is in Manila as part of his final trip to the Indo-Pacific region, which will include stops in Australia, Fiji and Laos. President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Pete…
Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia hold joint search, rescue exercise
The joint drill aims to strengthen cooperation between the nations' armies, support one another in case of natural disasters, provide prompt help for people affected by natural…
Japan, Ukraine discuss Russia-North Korea military cooperation, sign information security agreement
Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya is the first member of the Ishiba Cabinet to visit Ukraine. He met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Saturday, Nov. 16, where…
US, South Korea urge China to act on North Korea troop deployment
South Korea's National Intelligence Service on Wednesday confirmed that its intelligence indicated that North Korean troops had already started engaging in combat at the…
Japan, US, South Korea affirm commitment to alliance; to set up trilateral secretariat
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, U.S. President Joe Biden, and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders’ meeting…
New camp for Singapore soldiers on Exercise Wallaby in Australia now operational
The camp, which was jointly developed by Singapore and Australia, is able to house about 2,000 soldiers. It will also be used by Australian troops as well as other armed forces.
Taiwan says committed to boosting own defences in signal to Trump
Taipei has ramped up defence spending in recent years in response to China’s growing military presence around the self-ruled island — but it has been under pressure to do more.
Philippine fishers report latest Chinese ‘ramming,’ blockade at Escoda
Escoda (Sabina) Shoal lies 150 kms west of Palawan, well within the country’s exclusive economic zone.