Southeast Asia
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Philippine naval base upgrades include uncrewed surface vessel infrastructure
FORUM Staff A United States-funded upgrade at a Philippine naval base on the coast of Palawan will bolster Manila’s maritime capabilities while supporting a broader strategic approach to deterrence in…
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Lithuanian, Philippine defense leaders agree to build security alliance
The Associated Press Lithuania and the Philippines signed an agreement to build a security alliance resulting from their mutual alarm over what they perceive as growing aggression threatening their regions…
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Exercise Kasangga highlights deepening Australia-Philippines defense ties
Maria T. Reyes In a demonstration of deepening defense ties and strategic recalibration, the Australian and Philippine armies recently conducted five weeks of training across jungle and urban terrain on…
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Indonesia to punish environmental violations at Chinese-controlled nickel processing facility
The Diplomat Indonesia’s government says it will sanction companies for environmental violations at a huge nickel processing hub on the island of Sulawesi. In June 2025, the Environment Ministry said…
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2050 initiative deepens French-Indonesian strategic cooperation
Gusty Da Costa France and Indonesia have elevated their bilateral relationship with the launch of Joint Vision 2050, a landmark initiative unveiled during French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to…
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South China Sea states strengthen capacity to counter China’s overreach
FORUM Staff More than 20% of the world’s maritime trade flows through the South China Sea. The sea’s rich fishing grounds help feed nearly 2 billion people in Southeast Asia…
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France, Singapore pledge to expand defense cooperation
FORUM Staff As they celebrate 60 years of diplomatic ties in 2025, France and Singapore have pledged to bolster defense cooperation in such areas as artificial intelligence (AI), counterterrorism, cybersecurity,…
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FPDA defense chiefs reaffirm security ties amid emerging threats
Sarah Chan Threats to underwater infrastructure and the expanding role of uncrewed systems in defense strategies took center stage at the 23rd Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) Defence Chiefs’ Conference…
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Nearing 80 years of independence, Indonesia expanding security ties with Allies and Partners
FORUM Staff Indonesia will celebrate the 80th anniversary of its Constitution in August 2025 amid growing security cooperation with Australia, the United States, and other Allies and Partners in the…
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Manila expands defense ties in Indo-Pacific and beyond
FORUM Staff The Philippines continues to deepen security and defense cooperation with like-minded nations. Manila and the European Union (EU) will launch a dialogue to combat cyber threats, information manipulation…
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