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The great Indo-Pacific hedge - deeper defence ties as US doubts grow and China ascendsNations in the Indo-Pacific are boosting their defense capabilities and cooperation. This is happening as China's military grows and the Un...
US defence secretary Hegseth chides Europe, hails ties with China & Asia alliesUS Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth lauded Asian allies like South Korea and Japan for defence contributions. He also noted improved ties wit...
13 nations, 400 personnel take part in Exercise PRAGATI 2026 in MeghalayaMultilateral Exercise PRAGATI 2026 concluded successfully in Meghalaya. Over 400 military personnel from 13 nations participated. The exerc...
Pentagon chief urges allies to boost defence spending amid 'alarm' over China's buildupPentagon chief Pete Hegseth has voiced concerns over China's military expansion in the Pacific. He noted widespread alarm across the region...
US defence chief credits Trump for India-Pakistan peace, hails India as key Indo-Pacific partnerUS Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. He credited President Trump for helping broker peace betwee...
Raise defence spending or else, Hegseth tells NATO, EuropeUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a stern warning to European allies regarding defense spending. He stated that nations failing to i...
Military exercise Pragati concludes in Meghalaya with participation from 13 nationsArmies from 13 nations converged in Meghalaya for the 'Pragati 2026' military exercise. Soldiers trained in counter-insurgency operations a...
Securing the skies together: IAF Chief AP Singh charts course for 21st-century air power in Sri LankaIndia's Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, visited Sri Lanka. He spoke at the National Defence College on 21st May 2026. The v...
Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
Shots heard at Philippine Senate as lawmaker wanted by ICC holds outGunshots echoed inside the Philippine Senate late Wednesday. Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, wanted by the International Criminal Court, was insi...
French hantavirus patient is critically ill, on an artificial lung as total cases grow to 11A French woman is critically ill with hantavirus, requiring an artificial lung, as the cruise ship outbreak reaches 11 cases and three deat...
Philippines and US stage counter-landing drills with allies near South China SeaPhilippine and US forces are conducting large-scale military drills in Palawan. These exercises, part of the Balikatan series, involve alli...
US begins 'biggest ever' Philippines war games in thick of Mideast conflictAmerican, Philippine, and Japanese forces have commenced joint military exercises in the Philippines. The drills involve thousands of perso...
US and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines despite Washington's focus on IranThe United States and the Philippines have begun a major joint military exercise. This annual event, called Balikatan, involves over 17,000...
Donald Trump jitters push US allies toward Japan’s most significant military shift since World War IIJapan is set to ease its strict arms export rules. This move is attracting significant interest from countries like Poland and the Philippi...
Philippine military chief warns his forces will fight back if assaulted again in disputed seaPhilippine military chief warns of defending against any future assaults from China's coast guard in the South China Sea. Tensions rise aft...
U.S. considering seeking greater base access in Philippines, top admiral saysAdmiral John Aquilino in a joint press conference with the Philippines' military chief Romeo Brawner said he had mentioned the possibility ...