Rising foreign military presence in Philippine waters flagged
The presence of foreign military forces does not contribute to peace or stability as it only contributes to the rising tensions and undermines the government’s national…
DEFENCE & SECURITY
US to donate small boats to Vietnam to boost maritime law enforcement
The assistance package includes support for relevant agencies, the donation of small boats and the development of training facilities.
‘Black hole’ Russian sub spotted in Philippine waters as Moscow reminds US: We’re everywhere
That a submarine known for stealth will surface in contested waters may be Russia’s way of telling the US that it, too, is a player in waters far from its shores, and where its…
Next-gen fighter being developed by Japan, U.K., Italy, could see Saudi sign on as ‘partner’
Japan, Britain and Italy aim to deploy the next-generation fighters from 2035, and they have signed a treaty to establish the GCAP International Government Organization (GIGO),…
Russian attack submarine spotted in West Philippine Sea
The US Naval Institute News reported that the Russian submarine, together with rescue tug Alatau, were operating in the South China Sea after stopping at the RMN Kota Kinabalu…
Russian defence chief leaves North Korea after high-level talks
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un expressed his “unwavering support” for Russia’s policy on the war in Ukraine during a meeting with Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov…
Japan aims to join Australian frigate development project
On Monday, the Australian government said it had shortlisted Japan and Germany to build its new fleet of frigates in a joint development program. The scale of the project will be…
Japan, US, Philippines to hold 1st trilateral maritime talks in December
Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and Philippine Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo held a bilateral meeting in Fiuggi, Italy, and affirmed plans for the…
Russia says it will respond if US places missiles in Japan
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused Japan of escalating the situation around Taiwan to justify the expansion of military ties with Washington.
ASEAN, China beef up ties in defence, security
Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Chansamone said the meeting was a good opportunity for ASEAN and Chinese ministers to meet, strengthen mutual…