Japan, Australia seek economic security for Pacific Island Nations
The move is aimed at countering China’s assertive maritime expansion.
DEFENCE & SECURITY
Leaders of South Korea, New Zealand vow to elevate ties
Condemning the growing threat posed by military exchanges between North Korea and Russia as well as Pyongyang's nuclear development program, Yoon and New Zealand's Prime Minister…
Indonesia gives $500,000 in military aid to Cambodia
The Defence Ministry, on behalf of the government, provided last month a variety of munitions in military aid for Cambodia to enhance defence and security cooperation with its…
Japan tells Australia of willingness to cooperate in building warships
The two countries’ foreign and defence ministers are scheduled to hold a “two-plus-two” meeting in Australia on Thursday, where they will likely discuss the joint…
Chinese navy survey ship intrudes into Japanese territorial waters off island in Kagoshima
This was the 13th intrusion into Japanese territorial waters by Chinese Navy ships since September last year. Ships and aircraft of the Maritime Self-Defence Force were dispatched…
Expanding US-Philippines defence ties won’t entail more Edca sites: Philippine defence secretary
Secretary of National Defense Teodoro explained to Gabriela party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas that there would not be many changes to the MDT save for how an attack on the country can…
N. Korea’s new missile launchers can reach central S. Korea: National Intelligence Service
According to North Korean state media, leader Kim Jong-un deemed the display of the missile launchers on the front lines was the first stage of the expanding missile force program…
Indonesia-US Garuda Super Shield 2024 joint exercise includes cyber threats
The Super Garuda Shield joint exercise aims to, among other things, develop and improve the capabilities to plan and conduct joint operations supported by joint staff.
China Coast Guard ship rams Philippine fisheries vessel near Escoda Shoal
Based on a video taken by the Inquirer, CCG Ship 21551 hit BRP Datu Sanday while some of its personnel were seen filming the incident.
Taiwan’s defence spending to outpace GDP growth as China threat rises
China’s air force flies almost daily missions into the skies near Taiwan and, in May, staged war games around the island shortly after President Lai Ching-te took office – a…