N. Korean leader urges ‘strategic military muscle’ after missile tests
The tests appear to seek ways to penetrate American, South Korean, and regional missile defenses.
DEFENCE & SECURITY
S. Korea ranks 9th in defense tech, but needs ‘intensive’ R&D in space weapons
South Korea was evaluated as lagging the most behind the US in the field of space weapons among the 26 types of weapons.
N. Korea test-fires unidentified projectile toward East Sea: JCS
The launch came less than a week after North Korea on Jan 5 test-fired what it claimed to be a “hypersonic missile.”
Japan, Australia to sign security cooperation treaty
The treaty will set out a framework for the two countries’ defence forces to cooperate with each other for the first time.
Chinese military said to be able to control airspace over Taiwan
The sources analyzed China’s military aircraft incursions into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ), which surged in 2021.
North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile toward Sea of Japan
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the launch took place around 8:10 am and its military was closely monitoring the situation.
S. Korean military launches branch dedicated to enhancing space power
The South Korean military has been intensively pushing forward space development projects since last year.
In a US-China war, will the first blow be struck in space?
There's more underlying recent Chinese criticism of Elon Musk's Starlink satellite project, says the writer.
Indonesia’s Prabowo intensifies talks over weapons modernization plan
Since his appointment, Prabowo has considered strengthening Indonesia’s external defense capabilities one of his objectives.
Philippines military closer to acquiring cruise missiles from India
The BrahMos system features medium-range missiles that can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft or land-based platforms.