Pentagon says Japan must meet ‘global standard’ and spend 5% of GDP on defense
The Pentagon has set a “global standard” for Japan and other U.S. allies to spend 5% of gross…
South Korea’s radical drone carrier concept enters race for maritime power projection
South Korea’s recent unveiling of a model of a radical new type of naval drone carrier signalled its…
Aukus pact up in the air but US to stay focused on countering China: analysts
The United States may be rethinking its Indo-Pacific strategy with its review of the Aukus security agreement, but…
‘Cannibalised by Aukus’: is Australia sacrificing defence for future submarines?
Since the end of World War II, Australia has repeatedly revised its defence strategy in anticipation of evolving…
Asian Angle | Trump, Hegseth, Rubio: a triple threat to global stability – and Asia
The Indo-Pacific cannot afford to become collateral damage in America’s descent from diplomacy into dysfunction – a decline…
UK’s defence overhaul puts focus on a ‘more lethal’ Nato, highlights China, Russia threats
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government outlined a new defence strategy on Monday that aims to put a…
Australia should surge defense spending to 3.5% of GDP, Pentagon says
SINGAPORE — The United States is urging Australia to raise defense spending to 3.5% of GDP, almost a…
India-Italy relations are on upward trajectory, expresses gratitude for support after Pahalgam attack: Jaishankar
New Delhi [India], May 28 (ANI): Lauding ties between India and Italy, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said…
UK aircraft carrier to sail in Indo-Pacific as part of multi-national task force —PH Navy
The Philippine Navy on Tuesday said that a multi-national task force centered around an aircraft carrier of the…
Mint Quick Edit | US-China trade war: Peace in the air?
The US and China have agreed to lower tariffs by 115 percentage points on the other—to 30% and…
Vance in India: can US VP’s visit help fast-track trade deal, avert Trump tariff threat?
A visit to India by US Vice-President J.D. Vance this week has raised hopes in New Delhi of…
Reports Putin is eyeing an Indonesian air base leave Canberra scrambling
Australian officials are scrambling to confirm whether Russia is pushing to base long-range aircraft in Indonesia, in a…