Vietnam PM Chinh chairs meeting on East Sea and island affairs
Enhancing the nation’s ability to enforce and protect sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction at sea was highlighted as a priority, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said…
Defence & Security
New Thai Defence Minister vows to review submarine deal, military reshuffle list
Initially, the Royal Thai Navy wanted to purchase three S26T Yuan-class submarines from China for about US$1.06 billion (38.61 billion baht). However, because of budget…
Philippine Coast Guard pulls out vessel from contested shoal
The 97-meter BRP Teresa Magbanua, one of the PCG’s biggest and most modern ships that spent five months anchored at Escoda Shoal to keep China in check, was pulled out for…
Why is North Korea back to firing missiles after months long hiatus?
The timing—coinciding with Russia-China military exercises and after the US presidential debate—signals what analysts view as a calculated, multi-pronged strategy to advance…
Prepare against threats: The Korea Herald
Seoul has to strengthen measures against more serious provocations from Pyongyang.
Iraq expected to conclude deal to buy South Korea’s missile defence system next week: reports
The reports said that Iraq's defence ministry is expected to sign a US$2.5 billion contract with Korean defensc firms to purchase eight units of the Cheongung-II system, which is…
Philippines steps up defence of northernmost province with eye on possible contingency involving Taiwan
Residents and administrative officials are increasingly concerned about the growing tension in the region caused by China’s military intimidation.
West Philippine Sea: Beijing, Manila agree to continue talks
In a statement on Thursday, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Undersecretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro exchanged views with Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong on…
Armed Forces of the Philippines claims 207 Chinese ships swarm West Philippine Sea; highest so far this year
In Escoda (Sabina) Shoal alone, the new flashpoint in the simmering maritime dispute between Manila and Beijing in the South China Sea, there were at least 68 Chinese ships from…
Russian military to join Chinese naval, air exercises this month
The drills aim to deepen strategic collaboration between the two militaries and improve their ability to jointly address security threats.