- January 12th, 2026
In a significant milestone for its maritime defence ambitions, the Philippine Navy has formally commissioned the BRP Miguel Malvar (PN-92), the country’s most advanced surface combatant to date. This high-profile induction marks a pivotal shift in Manila’s ability to project...
The changing decisions, engine failure, and a fatal concrete wall — Inside South Korea’s worst air disaster in decades. When Jeju Air Flight 2216 took off from Bangkok in the early hours of December 29, 2024, there was nothing to...
The Energy Transition Challenge in Southeast Asia Southeast Asia stands at the crossroads of climate urgency and energy dependence. While governments across the region understand the need to pivot toward clean energy, the pathway remains complicated by politics, financial constraints,...
The U.S.-China trade war has intensified, with both nations imposing escalating tariffs that are disrupting global markets and supply chains. President Donald Trump has threatened an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports unless China retracts its recent 34% tariff increase...
Kazakhstan’s Future Lies Beyond US-China Rivalry: Domestic Reforms Are the Key to Sustainable Growth
Kazakhstan sits at the crossroads of a shifting global order. Its geography — landlocked between Russia and China — places it in the heart of Eurasia. Its economy — resource-rich and export-driven — ties it to global markets and supply...
The Lithuanian Defence Resources Agency, operating under the Ministry of National Defence, has signed a significant €22 million contract with the Finnish company Marine Alutech Oy Ab. This deal, completed in close cooperation with Latvia’s Ministry of Defence, will supply...
With Norway’s decision on its future frigate fleet fast approaching, French shipbuilder Naval Group is betting big on its FDI frigate – and its ability to deliver fast, proven capability – to win what could become one of Europe’s most...
Australia is heading toward a unique kind of defence dilemma—one that most militaries would envy. The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) is set to operate one of the most advanced fleets of naval helicopters in the Indo-Pacific, with 36 highly capable...
In a decisive move to bolster the safety and effectiveness of its peacekeeping troops in Lebanon, Malaysia will begin receiving 60 High Mobility Light Tactical Vehicles (HMLTVs) from mid-2026. These new vehicles are set to equip Malaysian forces deployed under...
Manila's Bold Bid to Modernize Its Air Force Signals New Era of Strategic Alignment The Philippines is entering a critical phase in its decades-long struggle to modernize its military, as the government of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. intensifies negotiations with...
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