Southeast Asia
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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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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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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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Multilateral La Perouse 25 exercise focuses on key maritime passages
FORUM Staff Protecting choke points that link the Indian Ocean to the Java Sea, South China Sea and Pacific Ocean was the mission of the La Perouse 25 exercise. Nine…
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Philippine comic book targets PRC information manipulation in South China Sea dispute
The Associated Press The Philippines launched a comic book in January 2025 to counter the People Republic of China’s (PRC) information manipulation campaign to push its expansive territorial claims in…
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Singapore’s military, industry jointly hone cyber defenses
Sarah Chan Singapore’s government and industry sectors are bolstering defenses against cyberattacks, with the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and other agencies deepening collaboration with local and foreign partners to protect…
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