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.
Defence & Security
Next Thai govt eyes formal peace talks in South, review of emergency decree
The South of Thailand has been wracked with violence for nearly 20 years, since an Army barrack was attacked, and firearms stolen on January 4, 2004.
Philippines, US and Japan OK more activities in West Philippine Sea
The three allies also agreed to convene more trilateral exchanges over the next months to further expand cooperation and information sharing.
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.
North Korea fires 2 ballistic missiles toward East Sea
These two firings are an apparent protest against the large-scale Combined Joint Live-Fire Exercise that South Korea and the US held in Pocheon, a city close to the inter-Korean…
US nuclear-powered submarine enters South Korean port
The arrival of the USS Michigan came a day after North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles towards the East Sea on Thursday afternoon.