F/A-18C/D Hornet fighter jets

F/A-18C/D Kuwait Acquisition Delayed, Forcing Royal Malaysian Air Force to Navigate Critical Strategic Crossroads Amid Regional Airpower Modernisation

The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is confronting a pivotal moment in its modernisation trajectory, as efforts to acquire surplus F/A-18C/D Hornet fighter jets from the Kuwait Air Force (KAF) encounter mounting delays and uncertainties. What initially appeared to be...
M1151A1 Humvee armored high mobility patrol vehicle

U.S. Approves $34.5 Million Humvee Sale to Bolster Lebanese Army Mobility

The U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Lebanon valued at an estimated $34.5 million, according to a notification released on December 16 by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). The approval covers the delivery of...
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s (JMSDF) Aegis-equipped destroyers

U.S. Approves Aegis Destroyer Support for Japan Amid Rising China Tensions

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $100.2 million Foreign Military Sale to Japan aimed at sustaining and technically supporting the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s (JMSDF) Aegis-equipped destroyers, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on December 16, 2025....
HMS Saud (pennant number 820), Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC) frigates

Saudi Arabia Launches First MMSC Frigate in Wisconsin, Marking Milestone in Tuwaiq Naval Modernisation Project

On December 16, 2025, Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Wisconsin marked a significant milestone in Saudi Arabia’s naval modernisation drive by moving HMS Saud (pennant number 820) — the first of four Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC) frigates ordered by the Kingdom...
High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS)

US Approves Record US$11.1 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan Amid Rising China Tensions

The United States on Wednesday (December 18) approved a landmark US$11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, marking the largest-ever weapons sale to the self-ruled island as it faces mounting military and diplomatic pressure from China. The move underscores Washington’s commitment...
Asian markets: Topix average, Nikkei share average

Asian markets slide as Wall Street losses deepen on mounting AI fears

Asian markets fell broadly on Thursday (Dec 18), extending losses from Wall Street, as fresh worries over the technology sector’s massive spending on artificial intelligence weighed heavily on investor confidence and overshadowed hopes for a year-end rally. The cautious mood...
Bank of Japan (BOJ)

Hundreds to Sue Japanese Government Over ‘Unconstitutional’ Climate Inaction in Landmark Case

Hundreds of people across Japan will file a landmark lawsuit against the central government on Thursday (Dec 18), seeking damages for what they describe as “unconstitutional” inaction on climate change. The case, the first of its kind in the country...
IndiGo

IndiGo’s Turbulence Exposes Structural Fault Lines in India’s Aviation Boom

Not too long ago, the reputation of IndiGo, India’s largest budget carrier, appeared unassailable. With a dominant 65 per cent share of the domestic passenger market, a fleet exceeding 400 aircraft, and more than 2,000 daily flights, IndiGo had become...
Japan Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi

Japan PM Takaichi Seeks Dialogue as Japan–China Tensions Flare Over Taiwan Remarks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Wednesday that she remained “always open” to dialogue with China, even as diplomatic tensions between Tokyo and Beijing continue to simmer following her remarks on Taiwan that triggered a sharp backlash from Beijing....
China manufacturing

Southeast Asia’s Youth Dividend at Risk as Unemployment and Skills Gaps Deepen

Southeast Asia is often described as one of the world’s most demographically advantaged regions. Home to more than 680 million people, over half of its population is under the age of 30. This youthful profile has long been touted as...
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