India in talks with US to buy combat vehicles, seal fighter jet engine deal as PM Modi visits
The world’s biggest arms importer, India traditionally relies mainly on Russia.
DEFENCE & SECURITY
North Korean leader says South Korea-US-Japan military cooperation causes regional conflict
The report came a day after US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba agreed to work towards complete denuclearization of North Korea, following the…
India seeks to push pace of defence cooperation with Southeast Asia
Analysts noted that India sees an opening in enhancing its presence through defence and security ties in a region where China already has large pockets of economic and strategic…
Japan-donated patrol boats to be deployed in Indonesia’s future capital Nusantara
The two Japanese-made patrol boats, which are to be deployed to secure "choke points," were donated in a deal agreed last month by President Prabowo and Prime Minister Ishiba.
India to support Bhutan’s defence preparedness, says Defence Minister Singh
In a meeting with the Chief Operations Officer of the Royal Bhutan Army, Lt Gen Batoo Tshering, Rajnath Singh discussed a range of bilateral issues aimed at enhancing the defence…
China denies hacking phone of Philippine envoy to US
Asked for a comment, Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez told the Inquirer that his statement during a forum at the American University School of International Service in Washington…
Japan, U.S. defence chiefs agree to reinforce alliance; protection of Senkaku Islands reaffirmed
Article 5 of the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty stipulates that the United States is obliged to defend Japan.
Philippine Coast Guard dispatches vessels to drive away 2 Chinese ships in West PH Sea
According to PCG spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela, the 2 CCG vessels were last spotted approximately 34 nautical miles off the coast of Pangasinan province.
Philippine President Marcos to China: Stop aggressive acts, I’ll return US missile system
In a media interview in the southern Philippine city of Cebu Thursday, Mr. Marcos addressed China’s objections to the missile system, emphasising that Manila had not commented…
Philippines trains with US, Vietnam, Indonesia on maritime arrest techniques
The training comes in the wake of continued incursions and harassment by Chinese ships in the South China Sea, which Beijing claims almost entirely, including waters within the…