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Vietnam
Friend or foe? Leaked Vietnamese military document labels US ‘belligerent’
While noting that ‘there is little risk of a war’, document urges vigilance to prevent the US from finding a pretext to invade Vietnam.
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United States
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With US-Russia treaty set to expire, threat of a new nuclear arms race grows
4 Feb 2026 - 6:45AM
Corruption in China
What does the fall of PLA top brass Zhang Youxia say about Beijing’s Taiwan plans?
4 Feb 2026 - 6:14AM
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Middle East
US fighter jet shoots down Iranian drone approaching aircraft carrier
The Iranian Shahed-139 was flying towards the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea ‘with unclear intent’, a US official says.
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Nato
Nato starts planning for Arctic military mission amid Greenland row with Trump
The defence alliance has said it would boost its presence in the region after the US president’s repeated threats to take over the island.
4 Feb 2026 - 2:02AM
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US-China relations
Why the collapse of the last US-Russia nuclear treaty matters for China
Analysts warn expiry of New Start could trigger vicious circle and three-way arms race between Beijing, Washington and Moscow.
4 Feb 2026 - 1:38AM
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Pakistan
Pakistan’s ‘affordable’ China-developed jet: a victim of its own success?
At half the price of an F-16, the JF-17 is attracting new buyers that Islamabad may struggle to actually supply.
3 Feb 2026 - 1:33PM
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Japan
Japan set to revive WWII military titles in controversial shift
While some argue the change aligns Japan with global norms, others say better pay – not historical titles – is what soldiers really need.
3 Feb 2026 - 5:27PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia rushes to plug leaks as Sabah’s subsidised fuel flows to Philippines
The Malaysian state’s proximity to southern islands in the Philippines has made enforcement against fuel smugglers difficult.
2 Feb 2026 - 5:27PM
US-China relations
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Beijing must be clear-eyed about its national interests abroad
As the US disrupts international norms, China should reconsider its place in the world system to protect its overseas investments.
1 Feb 2026 - 8:30PM
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China-Philippines relations
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South China Sea: 6 risks facing Philippines, China as conflict threshold lowers
From violent incidents to US missiles in Luzon, a ‘perilous new normal’ and vanishing red lines threaten to derail the Code of Conduct.
1 Feb 2026 - 11:00AM
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Middle East
US approves US$16 billion arms sale to Israel, Saudi Arabia
The State Department says that none of the new sales will affect the military balance in the Middle East.
31 Jan 2026 - 10:25AM
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Japan
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South Korea and Japan’s defence ministers face off in table tennis
The defence ministers of Japan and South Korea agreed to strengthen cooperation with the United States amid growing security risks, particularly with North Korea.
30 Jan 2026 - 11:30PM
Japan
Japan and South Korea bolster defence ties amid regional tensions
Defence chiefs agree to joint AI, space, and drone development, aiming to stabilise the region against growing missile threats.
30 Jan 2026 - 8:41PM
Cambodia
Base instincts: why US warship visit won’t calm fears over Cambodian port
The USS Cincinnati is the first US warship to dock at Ream Naval Base since its China-funded expansion was completed in April last year.
30 Jan 2026 - 6:10PM
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Japan
Why more Japanese than ever support strengthening the military
A record-high survey result reflects how the war in Ukraine and regional tensions have reshaped Japan’s once cautious security outlook.
29 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
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US-China relations
Rise in Republicans wary of China as bipartisan unity declines, new survey says
Report found two-thirds of Republicans now likely to view Beijing as a threat to US, compared with 44 per cent of Democrats and Independents.
29 Jan 2026 - 7:47AM
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US-China relations
Would Chinese or US supply lines be more vulnerable in a Pacific conflict?
AI-assisted modelling by the Heritage Foundation finds critical risks to fuel and munitions on both sides.
29 Jan 2026 - 12:03AM
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South Korea
Why US defence strategy may hurt leaders in South Korea, Japan
The National Defence Strategy states that the US will provide ‘more limited’ support to its allies in line with the ‘America-first’ policy.
28 Jan 2026 - 9:11PM
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China's military weapons
The US is working on cheaper munitions. Should China follow its lead?
China’s massive industrial chain and ability to control production costs are clear advantages over the US, article says.
28 Jan 2026 - 5:42PM
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The Philippines
Filipino’s death fuels concern over coercive recruitment in Ukraine war
Observers say the case of John Patrick reflects human exploitation and the structural pressure on Russia’s manpower resources.
30 Jan 2026 - 8:00AM
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The Philippines
New gas find prompts Philippines to step up defence of energy frontier
The move to boost security around Malampaya East-1 is seen as a test case for protecting future offshore energy projects in contested waters.
28 Jan 2026 - 10:00AM
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North Korea
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US signals defence shift
As the Trump administration seeks to focus on the US homeland, it is urging South Korea to take the primary role in deterring Pyongyang.
28 Jan 2026 - 4:07AM
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China-Latin America relations
Xi to meet Orsi in first Latin America-China visit since US capture of Maduro
State visit from February 1 to 7 aims to promote commercial ties with Beijing despite tension in region after US operation in Venezuela.
27 Jan 2026 - 6:17AM
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India
Why India’s focus on Middle East is on trade despite defence ties with UAE
A potential defence partnership agreement between India and the UAE has fuelled speculation of more rival blocs emerging in the region.
26 Jan 2026 - 8:28PM
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China's military weapons
Shandong’s use of PLA dry dock near South China Sea suggests carrier milestone
China may avoid a ‘carrier gap’ and could support carrier operations along the Indian Ocean to the Middle East and beyond, analysts say.
26 Jan 2026 - 8:25PM
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China’s Communist Party
China’s top general ousted in corruption investigation
The seven-seat Central Military Commission now only has two active members after the downfall of vice-chairman Zhang Youxia and fellow general Liu Zhenli.
26 Jan 2026 - 5:18PM
Mainland China
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China removes 2 top military generals
Observers say the move highlights President Xi Jinping’s resolve to prioritise party discipline ahead of two landmark events in 2027.
26 Jan 2026 - 4:21PM
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