New law provides direct support to Japan’s defence industry
With China in mind, the new law also says the state will provide direct financial support to companies working to make supply chains more resilient.
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South Korea, Poland agree to expand defence cooperation, arms trade
Both sides signed a memorandum of understanding to establish the Joint Korean-Polish Committee on Cooperation in the fields of Defense and Defense Industry.
China and Russia conduct joint air patrol, alarming South Korea
China’s increasing military assertiveness in the region has coincided with an increase in military manoeuvres and drills by the US and its allies in the region.
Philippines fends off mock terrorist attack in South China Sea drills with US, Japan
Referred to as “Kaagapay”, or “shoulder to shoulder” in Tagalog, the trilateral drills are the first of their kind between the Philippines, the US and Japan, with…
AUKUS ‘becoming concern’ for ASEAN: Cambodian PM
He also noted that even though the Cold War had ended, there were still geopolitical tensions in the world that he feared could lead to armed exchanges.
Chinese exec: Bongbong Marcos, Xi already reached ‘consensus’
President Marcos Jr. and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have already reached a consensus on maritime issues in the West Philippine Sea.
Top priority for countries is to prevent conflict in Asia: Defence Min Ng Eng Hen
Dr Ng pointed to a series of close shaves between the United States and China in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait in recent days.
Chinese Defence minister calls for mutual respect to repair ties
"A severe conflict or confrontation between China and the US will be an unbearable disaster for the world," he said.
US leads trio of nations seeking to enhance defence against DPRK missiles
Three countries will work together to tighten their “encirclement” of North Korea.
Root causes of tensions across the Taiwan Strait lie with some external forces: Chinese defence minister
He also warned that the Chinese military will not hesitate for a second if anyone dares to separate Taiwan from China.