President Yoon says South Korea-US alliance elevated to ‘nuclear-based’ one
The alliance, according to the South Korean president, is one that is capable of deterring the North's nuclear threats following the two countries' signing of joint nuclear…
DEFENCE & SECURITY
Japan, U.S. nearing agreement on joint research into drone-neutralising microwaves
The Defence Ministry expects weapons using microwaves to be a game changer that could transform the balance of military capabilities.
S. Korea, US sign guidelines for decisive, integrated response to NK nuclear attacks
Frequency of US nuclear forces deployments will be increased to level comparable to permanent presence.
NATO ramps up pressure on China. What does it mean to South Korea?
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization's joint declaration issued Wednesday in Washington signaled a change from the Western military alliance's traditional focus on Russia with…
Japan sacks navy chief amid scandals; annual defence review sees China as gravest threat again
The Defence Ministry said on July 12 that it had punished 218 SDF members and senior bureaucrats, with 11 dismissals, two demotions and 83 suspensions. The rest either received…
NATO condemns North Korea-Russia weapons exports as Yoon moves to bolster security cooperation
In a communique released on Wednesday, the Washington Summit Declaration, the 32 NATO countries stated in Article 25 that North Korea, together with Iran, is "fuelling Russia’s…
Stronger stance on China’s Russia support, Ukraine aid: Key points from NATO summit declaration
The declaration said the allies intend to provide Ukraine with minimum funding of €40 billion (S$58.4 billion) in military aid within the next year.
Japan, NATO to establish confidential info sharing line
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to meet with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to reach an agreement on Thursday in conjunction with an ongoing NATO summit in…
Philippines, Japan sign reciprocal access agreement
The RAA will serve as the legal basis for both countries’ troops entering each other’s territory for joint military exercises.
Armed Forces of the Philippines wants China to pay P60M for June 17 attack
The June 17 attack at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal entailed the Chinese coast guard wounded a Filipino sailor, confiscated firearms, and destroyed naval equipment.