Indonesia delays purchase of used fighter jets, citing fiscal constraints
The announcement came ahead of the third election debate, and as the camps of presidential contenders criticize the country’s increase in defense spending since frontrunner…
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New aircraft carrier footage ignites curiosity in China
The People's Liberation Army Navy will push forward with the mooring trials of CNS Fujian, China's second domestically-made aircraft carrier, as scheduled in the new year, said…
Seoul hits back at Kim Jong-un: ‘Nuclear arms use will mean regime’s end’
Shin Won-sik, the Minister of National Defense in Seoul, said in a written New Year’s message that Pyongyang will be made to face the realisation that military threats against…
South Korea’s defence ministry under fire for labelling Dokdo ‘area of territorial dispute’
President Yoon Suk Yeol ordered the ministry to “immediately correct” the labels in the textbook and said the “mistake should have never happened and should not be…
Pakistan carries out successful flight test of Fatah-II: ISPR
According to the ISPR, Fatah-II is equipped with state-of-the-art avionics, sophisticated navigation system and unique flight trajectory.
US Air Force to conduct study on basing of RSAF F-15SG fighter jets in Guam
Base authorities issued a notice on Dec 13 stating their intent to prepare an environmental impact statement for these upgrades.
Seoul flags Kim Jong-un sympathizers as inside threats
These forces, the ministry of defence said, reject the legitimacy of South Korea as a country and the system of liberal democracy that is at its core.
Respect, sincerity are key to sea row dialogue: Philippines to China
The territorial disputes between the two countries have grown more tense this year as Beijing seeks to assert its maritime dominance in the South China Sea.
Philippines ‘restrained, responsible’ in West Philippine Sea row: National Security Council
National Security Council spokesperson Jonathan Malaya also stressed the root cause of tensions in the region was due to China’s non-compliance to international rulings.
Japan plans export of Patriot missiles to US, ahead of change to arms transfer rules
The missiles are intended to help ease shortages in the United States as it supports Ukraine, and also help U.S. forces continue to act as a deterrent in the Indo-Pacific region.