4 North Koreans cross East Sea maritime border in first since 2019
The initial assessment by the South Korean government suggests that the four individuals, one man and three women, are a family. They traveled across the inter-Korean border in a…
DEFENCE & SECURITY
Security meet to enhance mutual trust
The US Department of Defense is sending a delegation to attend the 10th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, which starts on Sunday. More than 20 defense ministers from around the world will…
Philippine-US treaty can’t be used against China: ‘No armed attack’, says national security exec
NSC Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya said the Mutual Defence Treaty cannot be cited, since the activities of China in the West Philippine Sea do not constitute armed…
Ayungin resupply still by boat despite China blockade try
According to Armed Forces Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., using planes to drop off supplies for military personnel at the military outpost poses logistical challenges and…
South Korea, Saudi Arabia ‘in final stages’ of agreeing large-scale defence cooperation
Saudi Arabia, which has faced attacks from Yemen's Houthi rebels using ballistic missiles and drones, has a significant demand for interceptor missiles.
South Korea, US, Japan stage first-ever aerial exercise in face of North Korea threats
The first-ever trilateral aerial exercise marks an entirely new horizon in their collaborative endeavours, presenting a demonstration of their combined strength.
South Korea, US stage joint anti-submarine drills near Guam
The biennial exercise, known as Silent Shark, which began on Oct. 6 and lasted until Sunday, is designed to enhance the countries' anti-submarine warfare proficiency against North…
China may have more than 1,000 operational nuclear warheads by 2030: Pentagon report
The report also predicts that over the next decade, China will continue to "rapidly" modernize, diversify and expand its nuclear forces.
Pakistan conducts successful flight test of ‘Ababeel’ weapon system
The ISPR said the missile system was “aimed at strengthening deterrence and enhancing strategic stability in the region through the operationalisation of Full Spectrum…
S. Korea mulls response to NK arms deals
South Korea is closely monitoring developments in the latest military exchanges between North Korea and Russia and will consider measures in response, a senior official at the…