Cybersecurity
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Partnerships
Balikatan 2025 highlights increasingly complex military training in Indo-Pacific
FORUM Staff If you live in a dangerous neighborhood, it behooves you to know how to fight, Philippine Army Brig. Gen. Michael Logico told FORUM as troops from more than 20 nations gathered for all-domain exercises across the archipelago in April and May 2025. The 40th iteration of Balikatan highlighted the Philippine military’s modernization and the increasingly complex training among…
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Taiwan bolstering cybersecurity infrastructure against China-backed hackers
FORUM Staff A cybersecurity center combining the resources of government agencies and global partners will fortify Taiwan’s defenses against an onslaught of hacks and other digital threats, primarily originating from China, officials say. The initiative, outlined by the National Institute of Cyber Security in April 2025, will oversee key areas including bolstering societal resilience, defending supply chains and infrastructure, and…
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Features
Maritime Technology Competition
Strategic investments by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in naval technical expertise supported by military-civil fusion (MCF) programs and military public-private partnerships (PPP) are driving the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) advancements in maritime technology. Concerns are mounting among the United States and its Allies and Partners over the CCP’s rapid development of dual-use maritime technologies through MCF and PPPs. The…
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Indo-Pacific View
Dear Readers, Welcome to Indo-Pacific Defense FORUM’s issue on safeguarding seas. As the Indo-Pacific’s global importance continues to increase, nations and militaries have developed greater appreciation of the vital role of maritime security in preserving peace. This edition of FORUM highlights some of the region’s leading maritime challenges, from ensuring freedom of navigation and commerce to protecting fisheries and other…
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Seoul mobilizes national cyber defenses amid surge in AI-driven attacks
Felix Kim South Korea has launched a multisector initiative to combat cyberattacks as concerns grow over North Korean-linked hackers exploiting artificial intelligence (AI). Seoul is implementing strategies outlined in its National Cybersecurity Strategy and National Cybersecurity Basic Plan, both introduced in 2024, to protect its critical infrastructure, financial systems and national defense from escalating digital threats. “The rise of AI-powered…
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Protecting the global commons against rising threats to undersea, space infrastructure
U.S. Army 8th Theater Sustainment Command, National Security Law Team The security of critical undersea and space networks has become a central concern for governments, businesses and international organizations. These vital cables, pipelines, satellites and data centers form the backbone of global communications, trade and security. As geopolitical tensions escalate, the need to safeguard these assets is increasingly urgent. There…
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Nations collaborate on global AI guidelines
Sentry Staff Ensuring safe, effective and fair deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) platforms requires the United States and its Allies and Partners, and industry to develop consistent guidelines, leaders said at a conference on international AI policy. “We must craft frameworks that maximize innovation while ensuring the trustworthy, secure and ethical use of AI. This balance is the cornerstone of…
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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 critical digital infrastructure. In July 2018, the personal data of 1.5 million individuals, including the then prime minister, was compromised in an attack on the country’s largest group of health…
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Philippines fortifies cyber defense, partnering with Japan, U.S. and others
FORUM Staff Across the Philippines’ Armed Forces, government agencies and civil society, organizations are strengthening the nation’s cybersecurity capabilities and resilience. The initiatives combine with multinational cooperation to ensure regional and global stability. Since 2023, Manila has detected People’s Republic of China (PRC)-linked cyberattacks targeting the Philippine Coast Guard, the president’s office, and environmental and agriculture departments, Philippine media company…
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Myanmar’s military rulers impose wide-ranging online censorship
The Associated Press Myanmar’s military rulers, notorious for cracking down on free speech, have enacted a cybersecurity law that imposes extensive restrictions on the flow of information, a state-run newspaper reported in January 2025. Existing controls on freedom of expression generally involve charges under broadly defined national security laws concerning online content. There also have been actions blocking websites and…
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