Philippines gets ships, planes as part of defence pact with US
The military aid, worth millions of dollars, was among the agreements that the two countries entered into during the meeting between the two leaders.
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North Korea dismisses legitimacy of sending US nuclear submarine
North Korean media steps up their criticism of Washington Declaration and boasts greater alignment with China and Russia.
Chinese military spokesman says US ‘stirring tensions’ in South China Sea
Senior Colonel Tan Kefei made the comment in response to US officials' recent accusation China is "militarising" the South China Sea.
Cambodia, China planning sixth military drills
The deputy commander-in-chief of the Cambodian Army noted that the previous five joint exercises conducted with their Chinese counterparts had helped the Cambodian forces to…
Japan’s ruling parties divided over export of lethal weapons
In light of Russia’s continuing invasion, the two parties have agreed on the basic stance that restrictions set by the guidelines need to be relaxed.
Taiwan preparing for Chinese blockade in annual war drills
The annual “Han Kuang” drills will be divided into computer war games in May tackling “various possible actions of the enemy’s invasion of Taiwan” and partial live-fire…
South Korea, US tout stronger extended deterrence with Washington Declaration
Under the declaration, South Korea and the US will launch a nuclear consultation group as a new mechanism to focus on nuclear and strategic planning issues.
Japanese national alert system to inform if evacuations are cancelled
The announcement was reportedly made during a briefing for local governments, in preparation for the launch of a “military reconnaissance satellite” that North Korea has…
US, Philippine forces sink mock enemy warship in their biggest war games yet
Military from both countries have said the exercises across the Philippines, which include sites facing Taiwan, were not targeted at any country.
Biden warns nuclear attack by North Korea will result in end of regime
The warning came after he and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol adopted the “Washington Declaration,” which included the allies’ commitment to strengthening US extended…