Key Issues
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Japan-U.S. space initiative focused on national security
U.S. Space Systems Command A United States space domain awareness payload hosted on Japan’s Quasi-Zenith Satellite 6 successfully launched on a Japanese H3 rocket from Tanegashima Space Center in early…
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Indonesia bolstering maritime defenses with long-endurance drones
Gusty Da Costa Indonesia’s planned acquisition of 12 ANKA drones is a significant step in modernizing its military capabilities, enhancing maritime security and supporting self-reliance in defense manufacturing, analysts say.…
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Malaysia strengthens maritime security with advanced patrol aircraft, regional collaboration
Peter Parson Faced with evolving maritime security threats, Malaysia is strengthening its patrol capabilities, including with new aircraft and deeper ties with regional partners. As part of the upgrades, the…
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Canada’s Arctic strategy designed to counter Chinese, Russian threats
Sentry Staff Canada’s new Arctic foreign policy aims to counter emerging threats from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Russia by strengthening international partnerships and increasing the nation’s military…
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Prize law could help contain future conflicts, experts say
FORUM Staff Military planners and scholars are often tasked with contemplating the unthinkable: conflict between major nuclear powers escalating into a global catastrophe. They also are tasked to devise ways…
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Philippine Soldiers to train with U.S. personnel on Typhon missile system
FORUM Staff The intermediate-range missile system deployed in 2024 to the Philippines by United States forces is part of a new mission: Philippine Soldiers will train with the Typhon missile…
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France, Indonesia boost ties to promote stability in Indo-Pacific
The Associated Press The defense ministers of France and Indonesia have agreed to work more closely to maintain regional stability, officials said. Visiting French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu and Indonesian…
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PRC’s AI assistant, DeepSeek, censors information about Beijing
Voice of America Users of the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) new artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, DeepSeek, say there is real-time censorship of its answers, calling into question its ability…
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Jakarta prioritizing domestic defense industry
Gusty Da Costa Amid growing regional tensions and evolving battlefield technology, Indonesia is seeking to further strengthen its domestic defense industry. While already boasting a successful record of domestic production…
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Japan Self-Defense Forces enhancing salaries, housing to boost recruitment
Felix Kim The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) are undertaking sweeping reforms to address recruitment challenges while bolstering effectiveness. Announced in December 2024, the initiative includes salary increases and enhanced allowances,…
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