Key Issues
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Singapore to permanently station F-35B fighter jets at U.S. base
FORUM Staff Singapore will permanently station 12 F-35B fifth-generation stealth fighter jets at a United States military base beginning in late 2026, expanding a decades-long partnership that includes the U.S.…
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North Korea, Russia evade U.N. sanctions to buttress Moscow’s drone
FORUM Staff North Korea has sent workers to Russia to manufacture military drones, violating United Nations Security Council resolutions, an international monitoring team reported, noting the number of North Koreans…
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China biggest state-backed cyber threat to New Zealand, security agency says
Reuters New Zealand’s cybersecurity agency says China is the country’s most persistent state-backed cyber threat, as foreign actors target government agencies and health, education and information technology organizations. The National…
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Defense forces boost interoperability in ASEAN-led disaster response drills
1st Lt. Maddy Gonzalez and Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Hughes/U.S. Army Defense personnel from 19 countries took part in the major disaster response drill Exercise Trident Resolve 2026 hosted by…
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ROK’s cruise missile capabilities offer model for Southeast Asia
Felix Kim The Republic of Korea (ROK) has built one of the Indo-Pacific’s most capable land-based cruise missile arsenals over the past few decades, offering a template for Southeast Asian…
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Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore deepen integrated defense of vital maritime choke points
Sarah Chan Southeast Asian partners are moving beyond routine maritime patrols to an integrated defense of the Malacca and Singapore straits, critical conduits for global trade. Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore…
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India, Indonesia, Japan exploring trilateral defense framework
Mandeep Singh India, Indonesia and Japan are setting the foundation for a trilateral defense framework, another sign of a regional shift toward flexible minilateral security arrangements that operate alongside existing…
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Indonesia’s Navy, defense industry to develop, deploy uncrewed submersibles
FORUM Staff The Indonesian Navy will work with the nation’s defense industry to design uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUV) to overcome the vast archipelago’s maritime surveillance and security challenges. Adm. Muhammad…
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Japan, ROK, U.S. boost interoperability, deterrence in Freedom Edge exercise
FORUM Staff Japan, the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United States strengthened interoperability and force readiness to bolster Indo-Pacific deterrence during the Freedom Edge drills in September 2026. The…
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Poland seeks stronger partnerships with Philippines, ROK
Reuters Poland is seeking more defense partnerships with the Philippines after completing the delivery of Black Hawk helicopters to Manila in August 2026. Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Wladyslaw Bartoszewski, who…
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