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ROK successfully tests hypersonic missile

FORUM Staff The Republic of Korea (ROK) launched its first domestically built hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV) in October 2026, joining…

Chinese militia boat spotted for first time off eastern Taiwan

U.S. Space Forces-Japan integrates regional advisors to deepen alliance

Japan-ROK technology cooperation reinforces trilateral missile-tracking network with U.S.

China’s intrusions into Japanese waters ‘surged’ in 2026

North Korean land mines injured ROK Soldiers in DMZ, officials say

North Korea, Russia evade U.N. sanctions to buttress Moscow’s drone

Japan, ROK, U.S. boost interoperability, deterrence in Freedom Edge exercise

Fighting Disruption, Destabilization

China’s illicit incursion into Palau’s exclusive economic zone raises legal concerns

Staff Sgt. Denzel Brown and Maj. Todd Vlazny/8th Theater Sustainment Command/U.S. Army In July 2026, Palauan officials reported an unapproved…

China’s research ships linger longer than others near undersea cables, study shows

New Zealand boosting Fiji’s cybersecurity capabilities amid suspected China-linked hacking

Palau harbor cleanup among Pacific Partnership 2026 achievements

Australia’s defense training initiatives foster Indo-Pacific intelligence interoperability

Australia, New Zealand enhancing naval interoperability

China biggest state-backed cyber threat to New Zealand, security agency says

Enduring Australia-U.S. alliance bolsters regional stability

Australia, U.S. bolster Pacific Island nations’ maritime enforcement

Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 strengthens India-U.S. defense partnership

U.S. Army Pacific Indian Army and United States Army Soldiers, supported by drones, a robotic dog, canines and snipers, surrounded…

Deepening India-Japan maritime security ties vital to region

Maritime domain awareness of Allies, Partners seeks to turn detection into action

Australia, India deepen undersea domain awareness partnership

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

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.

India-Vietnam defense ties grow into multiservice partnership

Mandeep Singh India and Vietnam are advancing defense cooperation across service branches, a broadening of ties that reflects sharpening security…

Bersama Lima drills reinforce Southeast Asia stability

ASEAN coast guards building common legal foundation for maritime security

Philippines, U.S. condemn China’s dangerous tactics at Second Thomas Shoal

Philippines-ROK defense ties shift toward industrial cooperation

Singapore to permanently station F-35B fighter jets at U.S. base

Defense forces boost interoperability in ASEAN-led disaster response drills

ROK’s cruise missile capabilities offer model for Southeast Asia

Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore deepen integrated defense of vital maritime choke points