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Allies, Partners push to strengthen laws to curb China’s increased spying and foreign interference

FORUM Staff The August arrest of two former Chinese military personnel on espionage charges in South Korea underscores the urgency…

Emerging Japanese chip hub gives regional defense sector boost

Japan casts defense buildup as path to economic prosperity

RIMPAC 2026 leaders reflect on purpose, benefits of multinational exercise

ROK, U.S. advance shipbuilding cooperation

Advanced capabilities needed to counter China-Russia space weapon cooperation

Live-fire drills near Japanese island raise concerns over China’s extended military activity

Korean Armistice endures as collective defense achievement, regional security foundation

Japanese, ROK defense chiefs agree to broader security ties

Australia first to buy long-range, high-speed, air-to-air missile made in U.S.

FORUM Staff Australia will be the first nation to buy the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM), a highly classified…

New Zealand foils Beijing-linked plan to gather satellite information

Pitch Black strengthens Australia-Japan interoperability, sees debut of India fighter jets

Exercise Pitch Black spotlights multinational air combat capabilities

Australia’s patrol boat program bolsters Maldives’ maritime security

Australian, New Zealand armies reaffirm long-standing cooperation

Australia’s defense transformation prioritizes long-range strike, autonomous capabilities

Southern Cross spotlights Australia-Japan-U.S. defense integration

Australia, Fiji sign mutual defense pact as tensions rise in Pacific

India, Japan to codevelop defense equipment; agree on economic, security efforts

The Associated Press India and Japan announced agreements to deepen cooperation in defense and economic and maritime security following talks…

Rising to the China Challenge

India’s fusion center expands global partnerships to bolster maritime security

India, U.S. deepen space ties as strategic competition expands into orbit

India expands global role through strategic partnerships with EU, U.S.

Global navies unite for shared security, regional stability during exercise Milan 2026

India joins Pax Silica initiative to build secure technology supply chains

India intercepts Iran-linked vessels in escalating crackdown on illegal oil trade

U.S., India announce historic trade deal, achieve reciprocal trade

Philippines-U.S. asymmetric capabilities effort raises Manila’s maritime security with sea drones

FORUM Staff The Philippines military acquired four autonomous sea vessels from the United States in June 2026 to boost Manila’s…

U.S. ready for expanded joint special forces drills with Philippines

Philippine defense partnerships aid deterrence amid maritime coercion

China’s military drills do not alter Philippines’ legal claim to Scarborough Reef

Defense industry cooperation highlights Indonesia’s broadening security ties

China violates international law in blocking medical treatment for injured Philippines Sailor

Cambodia, U.S. seek to jointly combat online scam centers

Drone boat approaches, videos Chinese destroyer in Philippines EEZ

Indonesia intensifies defense diplomacy amid emerging challenges