Southeast Asia
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Malaysia, South Korea boost defense industry ties
Reuters Malaysia and South Korea have agreed to cooperate in supplying critical minerals from Malaysia’s reserves and to boost defense industry cooperation as the Southeast Asian country seeks to upgrade…
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Philippines, U.S. to share military intelligence to boost interoperability in Indo-Pacific
Reuters The Philippines and the United States signed a military intelligence-sharing agreement in a further deepening of defense ties between allies facing common security challenges in the Indo-Pacific. Philippine National…
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Singapore’s new Invincible-class submarines enhance security of key SLOCs
Sarah Chan Singapore has bolstered its maritime defenses with the commissioning of two new Invincible-class submarines, RSS Invincible and RSS Impeccable, part of the Republic of Singapore Navy’s (RSN) modernization…
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Germany’s naval deployment deepens ties in Southeast Asia
Maria T. Reyes Germany has taken another significant step in reestablishing its presence in the Indo-Pacific with the recent deployment of naval assets to Malaysia and the Philippines. The visits…
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CCP coercion stands in stark contrast to Coast Guard cooperation by Allies and Partners
FORUM Staff An increasingly aggressive coast guard signals the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) willingness to risk escalation in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait, analysts say. Meanwhile, like-minded nations…
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Combined cyber defense network progresses in Japan, Philippines, U.S. talks
FORUM Staff Japan, the Philippines and the United States are advancing their cyber defense framework to safeguard critical infrastructure and government information amid increasing attacks. Foreign policy officials held a…
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Philippines-South Korea partnership seen as model for regional security cooperation
Maria T. Reyes The growing partnership between the Philippines and South Korea, evidenced by the recent upgrading of their decades-long ties, could serve as a benchmark for other nations to…
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Indonesian Navy’s goodwill mission strengthens ties with South Pacific nations
Gusty Da Costa Indonesia has embarked on a diplomatic initiative to bolster relations with South Pacific island nations with the launch of a 48-day naval goodwill voyage. The hospital ship…
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Multinational exercise builds readiness, creates legacy in Timor-Leste
FORUM Staff A quarter century after Australian troops first deployed to Timor-Leste to restore stability during civil unrest, Australian Army engineers and other specialists traveled to the island nation recently…
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Maritime Maneuvers
FORUM Staff Ukraine, in its fight against Russia’s illegal invasion, is showcasing a military asset that could benefit Taiwan. To maintain a Free and Open Indo-Pacific and to deter the…
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