South Korea enacts drone operation law against North Korean infiltration
The law was in response to an incident in which five North Korean drones intruded South Korean airspace late last year.
DEFENCE & SECURITY
President Yoon eyes security ties in Vietnam for state visit
“My visit today will be the starting point for the next 30 years of bilateral relations,” Yoon said.
Polish pilots on transition from flying Soviet jets to South Korea’s FA-50
South Korea's FA-50 aircraft will be utilised as replacements for Poland's MiG-29 fighter jets, which have been transferred to Ukraine.
Indonesia orders 13 long-range military radars from Thales
The amount of the contract, which spans several years, has not been disclosed. Each radar costs several tens of millions of dollars.
South Korea closely watches Blinken’s visit to China to ease rising tension
Few expect the trip to lead to any breakthroughs on the long list of disputes ranging from trade to security.
Vietnam concerned about recent developments in East Sea: Diplomat
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang has expressed concern that such developments could affect peace, security and development.
Japan seeks to export used F-15 jet engines to Indonesia
As it is difficult to modernise the Air Self-Defense Force'S F-15s, Japan will no longer use them in the future.
Cambodia tightens border security amidst fear of insurgent infiltration
Directives were issued to the police and military forces to collaborate with Vietnamese authorities and thwart possible breaches.
3-way security partnership not necessarily for nuclear consultative group: Expert
The question of Japan's inclusion in the nuclear consultative group, initially agreed upon by Seoul and Washington, remains a key concern, he said.
Indonesia confirms buying used Mirage fighter jets for $800 million
The country has long been seeking to overhaul its ageing air fleet which includes US-made F-16 and Russian Sukhoi Su-27 and Su-30 jets.