North Korea launches missiles in latest show of military, nuclear strength
The missiles traveled about 400 kilometres, though the Joint Chiefs of Staff noted that South Korea and the United States are still conducting a detailed analysis of their…
Defence & Security
China tests next-gen fighter jet on carrier
Military observers have long been speculating about a new-generation carrier-borne combat plane, which they said has been given an official type designation of J-35.
US says navy aeroplane transits Taiwan Strait
China, which claims sovereignty over democratically-governed Taiwan, calls Western military transits in the area provocations. The Eastern Theatre Command of China's People's…
Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam to conduct joint military exercises in November
The exchange is aimed to actualise the trilateral cooperation plan for 2023 between the three nations’ defence ministries, according to the Vietnamese ministry.
Philippines in race against time to stop potential China takeover of disputed shoal
Geopolitical analysts warned that China could take control of Sabina Shoal, after the Philippines on Sept 15 was forced to withdraw its 97m-long coast guard ship BRP Teresa…
Taiwan PM vows speedy review of illegal entry by Chinese nationals
Mr Cho Jung-tai’s comments came after a Chinese man was found in a rubber dinghy in waters near northern New Taipei City on Sept 14, following a similar incident in June.
Porridge and rainwater for weeks: Struggles of Philippine vessel’s crew in contested shoal
These were the dire conditions experienced by the Philippine Coast Guard crew of BRP Teresa Magbanua, which prompted their eventual departure from Escoda (Sabina) Shoal after more…
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…
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…