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.
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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…
ASEAN to step up anti-nuclear push
ASEAN foreign ministers said in a statement that they reaffirmed their commitment to "continuously engage" the nuclear-armed states in line with the objectives and principles of…
US firepower on display as Balikatan military exercise nears close
During drills in the coastal town of San Antonio, Zambales, two simulated cruise missile threats from the sky were knocked out by the Patriot, one of the most sought-after air…
Australia to overhaul military amid rising regional tensions to prepare for ‘missile age’
The review also called for deeper engagement with partners across South-east Asia and the Pacific.
Singapore, China navies to resume flagship bilateral exercise
The resumption of China’s military engagement with South-east Asia comes as the United States ramps up its drills in the region.
US takes defence commitment to S. Korea very seriously: National Security Council
The coordinator for strategic communications said the US is grateful for the support they have already provided to Ukraine despite Russia's threat.
North Korea says its status as nuclear weapons state ‘final, irreversible’
North Korea's foreign minister also warned that any move by G-7 members to infringe on the North's sovereignty and fundamental interests will be "completely deterred by strong…