Japan, U.S. allies urge Biden not to declare ‘no first use’ policy
Under the policy, the country would not use nuclear weapons unless it was attacked with nuclear weapons
Defence & Security
Seoul to make final effort to convince Jakarta to develop fighter jets
Indonesia had agreed to shoulder 20 percent of the new fighter's development cost, but it later stopped making payments
China tests new space capability with hypersonic missile: Report
The report, by Financial times, said Beijing in August launched a nuclear-capable missile that circled the Earth at low orbit before descending toward its target
N. Korea leader calls for boosting military capabilities
But he said the move is not aimed at a war against South Korea or the United States.
North Korea says tested hypersonic missile
Seoul says the missile is in early stages of development.
China ready to export supersonic cruise missile
The submarine launched supersonic cruise missile system is one of its mightiest weapons.
South Korea’s military unveils plans for AI-powered, agile Army
The Army said it will employ artificial intelligence-powered drones to facilitate decision-making on the battlefield
Draft of Japan’s cybersecurity strategy names China, Russia and North Korea as a threat
The New Cybersecurity Strategy also includes cooperation with the United States, Australia, India and Asean.
NK fires missile, blames US ‘hostile policy’
Pyongyang fired the short-range missile just minutes before North Korea’s ambassador to the UN urged the US to drop its “hostile policy” at the UN.
Australia seeks to reassure Asean after AUKUS gambit
Canberra tells the regional alliance that AUKUS is not a defence alliance of pact.