Malaysia, US sign defence MoU, renew accords following talks
Malaysia and the United States further highlighted the importance of maintaining communication and dialogue to prevent military miscalculations while advancing modernisation and…
Defence & Security
Analysts downplay terrorism threat to Southeast Asia amid alert in Indonesia’s Batam, Gaza peace deal
Batam authorities tightened supervision at ports and immigration checkpoints amid concerns that returning foreign terrorist fighters (FTFs) could exploit the Indonesian island’s…
Japan Defence Minister Koizumi tells visiting U.S. Defence Secretary of intention to increase defence budget
PM Takaichi told President Trump during their talks on Tuesday that she would work to increase Japan’s defense budget. Based on this, Koizumi and Hegseth exchanged views on…
Cambodia must fulfill 4 conditions to end hostility before POWs are returned: Thai Army
Maj Gen Winthai Suvaree, spokesperson for the Royal Thai Army, stated that the decision to release prisoners of war by Thailand follows international conventions and laws, taking…
Indonesia awaits UN mandate for Gaza peace mission
Indonesian officials reiterated their commitment to send peacekeeping troops to war-torn Gaza after the ceasefire deal between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, but…
Defence Minister warns Afghanistan of ‘deep strikes’ if Pakistan attacked from its soil
In a pre-dawn announcement, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the latest round of talks between the two countries in Turkiye, which aimed to address cross-border terrorism…
India, China to continue existing mechanisms to resolve border ground issues
The decision was made during the 23rd round of the India-China Corps Commander-level meeting, which was held at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on October 25.
Vietnam steps up reclamation work on strategic reef in South China Sea in island-building efforts
The build-up may cause some friction with the Philippines, though this is likely to be contained. Analysts suggest Vietnam's actions are defensive, aimed at protecting its…
Every missile test Pakistan has conducted in recent months
Missiles range from ground-launched cruise missiles to medium-range ballistic platforms.
Istanbul impasse: Dawn
If the dialogue goes nowhere, Pakistan must be prepared to defend its frontiers. Intelligence-based operations must be conducted to prevent militants from crossing the border and…