KSS-III Submarine

Trump Approves South Korean Nuclear Submarine Construction on U.S. Soil

In a move that marks a major shift in both U.S. defense cooperation and South Korea’s military ambitions, President Donald Trump announced on October 29 that the U.S. government has granted approval for South Korea to construct nuclear-powered submarines on...
Indonesia Successfully Tests Indigenous Autonomous Submarine Prototype in Surabaya

Indonesia Successfully Tests Indigenous Autonomous Submarine Prototype in Surabaya

Indonesia’s state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL Indonesia successfully conducted a torpedo firing test of its autonomous submarine prototype, the KSOT (Kapal Selam Otomatis Tanpa Awak), on October 30 in Surabaya, East Java. The event marks a significant step in Indonesia’s efforts...
Taiwan opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun

Taiwan’s New Opposition Leader Warns of War Risk, Pledges ‘New Era of Peace’ with China

Taiwan’s newly elected opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun, took office on Saturday with a stark warning about the risk of war with China, while vowing to usher in what she called a “new era of peace” across the Taiwan Strait. Cheng,...
Philippine Coast Guard

China Condemns Philippines-Led Joint Patrol in South China Sea, Warns of ‘Troublemaking’

China’s military said on Saturday (Nov 1) that it had closely monitored and tracked a joint maritime patrol organised by the Philippines and its partners in the disputed South China Sea, accusing Manila of heightening regional tensions and threatening peace....
iconic FiftyTwoDegrees building in Nijmegen is the headquarters of Nexperia

China Slams Netherlands Over Nexperia Takeover, Warns of Retaliation as “Piracy” Accusations Fly

China has lashed out at the Netherlands following the Dutch government’s takeover of Chinese-owned semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia, calling the move an act of “piracy” and warning of possible retaliatory measures, including export restrictions on rare earths vital to global technology...
Rafah crossing — Gaza gateway to Egypt

Rafah Crossing Remains Shut as Israel Demands Hamas Hand Over Hostage Remains Amid Fragile Ceasefire

The Rafah crossing — Gaza’s vital gateway to Egypt and the outside world — remained closed on Wednesday, dashing hopes that aid convoys would finally roll into the devastated enclave. The closure came despite earlier reports that the lifeline crossing...
Parliament building in Tokyo, Japan

Japan’s Opposition Parties Seek Unity to Block Takaichi’s Premiership Amid Coalition Collapse

Japan’s top opposition parties were locked in intense negotiations on Tuesday, seeking to form a united front capable of taking power and preventing the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) from retaining the premiership. The high-stakes talks follow the dramatic collapse...
China-US Chip War

China’s Declaration: “Fight to the End” in US trade war

On Tuesday, October 14, Beijing made clear that it is prepared to go all the way in its trade confrontation with Washington. In a sharply worded statement, China’s commerce ministry asserted: “If you wish to fight, we shall fight to...
Taiwan's Hai Kun submarine

Taiwan’s Stealth Gamble: Taipei’s Underwater Defense Ambitions Tested as Stealth Submarine Project Suffers Structural and Systems Failures

Taiwan’s long-anticipated flagship submarine, the Hai Kun — meaning Narwhal — has missed a crucial sea trial deadline, casting a shadow over one of Asia’s most ambitious defense projects and exposing the limits of Taiwan’s industrial and strategic reach in...
Indian Navy Achieves Maiden Mating with Foreign Submarines in South China Sea

Indian Navy Achieves Maiden Mating with Foreign Submarines in South China Sea

The Indian Navy has marked a major milestone by successfully achieving its first-ever “mating” with foreign submarines during an ongoing multinational exercise in the South China Sea, officials confirmed on Saturday. The complex drills were conducted under the framework of...
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