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…
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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.
US gets ‘unimpeded’ access to Papua New Guinea military bases
With Papua New Guinea's agreement, the United States will be able to station troops and vessels at six key ports and airports, including Lombrum Naval Base on Manus Island and…
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.
Israeli-made spyware Pegasus used in Indonesia since 2018, says IndonesiaLeaks
Despite the high price of entry, sources from the industry that IndonesiaLeaks met with confirmed that Israeli-made products had been in use in Indonesia since 2018.
More weapons no solution for Ukraine: PM Hun Sen
Hun Sen pointed out that he had not encouraged Ukraine’s counterattacks, suggesting that Zelenskyy look for alternative solutions.
US should pay for using Philippine bases: Senators
Sen. Francis Escudero also said Washington would also normally give military and financial assistance “particularly to countries that are strategic partners in the region.”
Beijing using its more militarised coast guard like a navy, setting off arms race
In just a decade, China has amassed the world’s largest coast guard fleet, and it is like no other.
Vietnam’s sovereignty must be respected: Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson
A foreign ministry spokesperson also stressed that Vietnam has full legal ground and historical evidence to affirm its sovereignty over Truong Sa and Hoang Sa.
Taiwan says 10 Chinese warplanes crossed strait’s median line
The island’s Defence Ministry said four Chinese ships also carried out combat patrols, but gave no further details.