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.
DEFENCE & SECURITY
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…
131 Filipinos in Gaza City move closer to Egypt
But about 53 Filipinos have moved to the south of the Gaza Strip from Gaza City in the north, which is expected to be the main site for hostilities between Israeli forces and…
Vietnam, Japan eye stronger defence cooperation
A meeting between Senior Lieutenant General Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Defence Minister, and Japanese Minister of Defence Kihara…
Vietnamese exports face US trade defence measures
As of late May, the US launched 55 trade defence investigations against Vietnam, which accounted for nearly 25 per cent of the total number of anti-dumping investigations against…
Thai Air Force puts 6 planes on standby as it awaits reopening of Israel airspace
Air Force chief ACM Phatthanakul led the meeting at the Air Force Operations where he ordered that five C-130 military transport planes and one Airbus 340 passenger plane be…
US public support for defending South Korea wanes, survey finds
The shift in public opinion comes amid heightened geopolitical uncertainties, underscored by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and reflects a growing partisan divide in the United…