ASEAN-Quad

Quad at a Crossroads: Trump’s Second Term Puts Indo-Pacific Unity to the Test

In international geopolitics, however, a week can feel like an eternity—and a few months can alter the entire balance of power. In 2017, during his first term, it was none other than Donald Trump who revived the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue—or...
Chinese-owned semiconductor company Nexperia

Global Automakers Reeling as Dutch Seizure of Chinese-Owned Nexperia Sparks Chip Supply Turmoil

Global automakers are facing renewed supply chain disruptions after the Netherlands’ late-September seizure of Chinese-owned semiconductor firm Nexperia triggered a wave of retaliatory measures from Beijing, including an export ban on the company’s products. The escalating dispute has rippled through...
Chinese-made electric buses

Norwegian Transport Operator Tightens Cybersecurity After Chinese Buses Found Vulnerable to Remote Shutdown

Norway’s leading public transport operator, Ruter, announced new cybersecurity measures and stricter procurement rules after tests revealed that Chinese-made electric buses could, in theory, be remotely disabled by their manufacturer. The findings emerged from a series of security tests that...
Chinese-Made FK-2000 Missile Debris Found at Sudan Il-76 Crash Site

Chinese-Made FK-2000 Missile Debris Found at Sudan Il-76 Crash Site

An open-source intelligence (OSINT) group has reported that debris linked to a Chinese-made FK-2000 air defense missile system was found near the crash site of a Sudanese Air Force Il-76 transport aircraft, which was reportedly shot down near Babanusa on...
Hermes 900 drone

Singapore’s Air Force to Induct Hermes 900 UAVs Under SAF2040 Modernization Plan

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has announced plans to induct the Hermes 900 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) as part of its ongoing modernization efforts, marking the gradual retirement of the long-serving Hermes 450 fleet. The transition, unveiled by...
Chinese national flag waves on a Chinese People's Liberation Army warship as it conducts joint military drills surrounding the island of Taiwan

Japan Tracks Chinese Intelligence Ship Through Miyako Strait Amid Heightened Maritime Surveillance

Japan’s Ministry of Defense has confirmed that a Chinese Dongdiao-class electronic intelligence (ELINT) ship transited eastward through the Miyako Strait into the Pacific Ocean on November 4, prompting a full-spectrum monitoring operation by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Defense...
Japan Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi

Japan’s Prime Minister Seeks Historic Meeting with North Korean Leader to Resolve Decades-Old Abduction Issue

Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, said Monday she has formally requested a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as part of a renewed push to resolve the long-running issue of Japanese nationals abducted by Pyongyang decades ago....
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers’ Meeting

ASEAN Reaffirms Unity, Strengthens Defence Cooperation Amid Rising Regional Tensions

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) reaffirmed its unity and commitment to strengthening regional defence cooperation at the recently concluded ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) in Kuala Lumpur, emphasizing the need for collaboration to ensure peace and stability in...
Thailand-Cambodia border

Thailand and Cambodia Begin Weapon Withdrawals, Border De-Mining After Truce Deal

Thailand and Cambodia have begun withdrawing heavy weapons and launching de-mining operations along their disputed border as part of efforts to ease tensions following last week’s signing of an extended truce, Thai officials confirmed on Monday. The move marks the...
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