China has deployed naval forces to track and monitor a United States warship near the disputed Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea, escalating tensions between the two global powers over maritime security and territorial claims. China’s military said on Tuesday that the USS Charleston had entered waters near the shoal in the Spratly Islands […]
Taiwan’s government has proposed a 2027 budget of about US$123 billion, combining increased public spending with a record allocation for national defence as the island seeks to strengthen its economy, support households and respond to growing security pressure from China. The Cabinet approved the 2027 central government budget proposal on Thursday, August 20, with total […]
Launch from Wonsan comes days before Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises begin North Korea fired a ballistic missile into waters off its east coast on Wednesday, sharply raising tensions on the Korean Peninsula just days before South Korea and the United States begin their annual Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercises. South Korea’s military said the missile […]
India has secured a landmark defence agreement with Indonesia worth approximately $630 million, marking one of New Delhi’s most significant military export successes and strengthening strategic ties between the two Indo-Pacific nations. The deal, announced during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Jakarta, will see India supply Indonesia with its advanced BrahMos supersonic […]
Defence Partnership Expanded Through Multi-Sector Cooperation India and Indonesia have signed a $630 million defence agreement for the supply of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and Astra missiles to the Indonesian military. The agreement was finalized in Jakarta during bilateral talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. Under the deal, Indonesia […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his administration’s foreign policy messaging by combining renewed diplomatic outreach with explicit warnings that the United States is prepared to use military force if its national security interests or allies are threatened. Speaking during recent meetings with foreign leaders and in remarks to reporters, Trump emphasized that his administration […]
South Korea and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to the complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula and pledged to deepen defence and security cooperation as both nations confront growing regional threats, including North Korea’s advancing missile programme and increasing geopolitical tensions in East Asia. The renewed commitment came during high-level talks between officials from the […]
China has warned it will take “forceful measures” to defend its sovereignty following the United States’ announcement of a planned $11.1 billion arms sales package to Taiwan, a move that has sharply escalated tensions between Washington and Beijing. China’s Ministry of National Defense said on Friday that the People’s Liberation Army would intensify military training […]
Taiwan’s Vice President Bi-Khim Hsiao has called on the European Union to strengthen its support for Taiwan’s democracy as Beijing continues to intensify political and military pressure on the island. Speaking at the European Parliament during a session of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC), Vice President Hsiao underscored the need for global solidarity in […]
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te says Israel serves as an important example for Taiwan as it works to strengthen its defenses against growing threats from China. In remarks released Tuesday, Lai referenced the Biblical story of David and Goliath, saying Taiwan must be prepared like David to stand firm against larger authoritarian forces. “Israel’s determination in […]