South Korea discloses special forces drills with US in warning to North Korea
The rare disclosure came as South Korea and the US are scheduled to conduct annual, large-scale military exercises in mid-March
Defence & Security
Taiwan military to get $619 million US arms boost as China keeps up pressure
The arms sales are likely to further sour already tense ties between Washington and Beijing, which has repeatedly demanded such deals stop.
Japan among participants in big military drill in Thailand
The opening ceremony for the drill, co-sponsored by Thailand and the United States, was held at the U-Tapao naval airfield in the Southeast Asian country’s central region…
Japan to purchase 400 Tomahawk missiles: PM Kishida
It is the first time for the government to disclose how many Tomahawk missiles it plans to buy.
Cobra Gold military exercises begin in Rayong with 7,000 personnel taking part
Personnel from 30 nations are taking part in the annual exercises, co-led by Thailand and United States, that started on February 28.
Cambodia, China to resume ‘Golden Dragon’ military exercises in March
The joint military exercises will take place from March 20 to April 8, following a two year interruption due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
China sells L-15 trainer aircraft to UAE military
The aircraft features high training efficiency, strong combat power and low operational and maintenance costs.
Putin’s suspension of nuclear treaty threatens future of arms control, says analyst
Alleging that the US was turning the war into a global conflict, Putin said Russia was suspending participation in the New START treat.
‘Welcome to China’ greets Philippine Coast Guard aircraft over disputed shoal
The incident triggered a diplomatic protest from the Philippine side and threats of invoking the country’s mutual defense pact with the United States.
Cambodia deplores recent North Korean missile tests, PM tells South’s envoy
Referring to the tests, Hun Sen said this escalated tensions and threatened security and peace, not just on the Korean peninsula, but in the world.