Japan, South Korea eye radar link with US to detect North Korean missiles
The three nations intend to reach a basic agreement at a defense ministers’ meeting in Singapore scheduled for early June, according to sources in the three governments.
The three nations intend to reach a basic agreement at a defense ministers’ meeting in Singapore scheduled for early June, according to sources in the three governments.
The exercises are taking place shortly after Manila and Washington concluded in late April its largest ever “Balikatan” military exercise.
The aim is to show that the international community's support for Kyiv is unwavering.
An independent expert in Vietnam said Beijing appeared to be using the militia to intimidate and disrupt the naval exercise.
Australia may also participate in the combined maritime activities, said Philippine ambassador to the United States, Mr Jose Manuel Romualdez.
Yet China is still “expected” to continue testing the Philippines’ resolve in defending its maritime claims, said Batongbacal, director of the University of the…
For China, Pakistan and its access to the Arabian Sea is key in the event of a maritime blockade in the Strait of Malacca.
Event organisers said they are seeking to "send a clear message that (they) don't want a nuclear submarine base (there) or anywhere else."
The drills are being held against the backdrop of China’s increasing assertiveness in the region and renewed tensions with some Asean countries.
A high-ranking member of the Singaporean Army expressed his hopes that Singapore-Cambodia defence ties will be expanded.