France in talks with Philippines for possible submarine deal
During the previous administration, it had been mentioned that there was bilateral cooperation between the two countries to prepare the Philippines once it had its own submarine.
Defence & Security
South Korea, US agree to launch high-level dialogue channel on defense tech cooperation
The Korean Defense Ministry underscored that the high-level talks between allies came as global supply chains have been undergoing restructuring and intensifying competition.
North Korea maintains hard line against “audacious initiative”
Amid the North's ongoing provocations and ridicule, South Korean military authorities and the US have maintained a firm status.
South Korea, US to discuss ‘concrete,’ ‘stronger’ measures for North Korean threats
The current focus of the two nations is to build allies’ confidence in the US extended deterrence, as well as to enhance readiness for a potential nuclear test.
Analysis: Ukraine’s battlefield gains may win it more Western arms
Ukraine's battlefield gains make it less likely that European leaders will want to be seen putting pressure on Ukraine to offer concessions at any hypothetical negotiations.
Active cyber defence framework could one day protect Japan
The framework is a bid to strengthen the nation’s defence against cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure, such as telecommunications and the power grid, government sources…
North Korea continues to run, expand uranium enrichment facility at Yongbyon: IAEA
The assessments are in line with the North Korean leader’s recent public pledge that he will never be the first to renounce nuclear weapons.
Foreign ministers to meet in support of Pacific Island nations
Five countries will also explore ways to strengthen cooperation with the island nations in areas such as countermeasures for natural disasters and maritime surveillance.
Chinese and Indian border troops begin disengagement
The two sides have agreed to cease forward deployments in this area in a phased, coordinated and verified manner, resulting in the return of all troops to their respective areas.
Chinese UN envoy calls for security of Ukrainian nuclear facilities
The trip helped "gain a comprehensive and objective understanding of the nuclear facilities' operation and damages, so as to take targeted actions", China's representative said.