China-U.S.

US–China Trade War Escalates as Strategic Retaliation Surpasses Tariff Boundaries

The US–China trade war has entered a perilous new phase. What began as a predictable tit-for-tat exchange of tariff hikes has rapidly escalated into a broader, more complex struggle that goes far beyond import duties. The events of this week—America’s...
Yoon Suk-yeol

South Korea After Yoon Suk-yeol: A Democracy at the Crossroads

In a moment that will be etched into South Korea’s modern political history, former President Yoon Suk-yeol was permanently removed from office by a unanimous ruling of the Constitutional Court. Acting Chief Justice Moon Hyung-bae delivered the decisive verdict on...
Türkiye’s KAAN Fighter Jets

Indonesia’s Interest in Türkiye’s KAAN Fighter Jets Raises Questions Over Its Loyalty to South Korea’s KF-21 Program

In a move that has raised eyebrows across Asia's defence community, Indonesia has openly declared its interest in joining Türkiye’s KAAN fifth-generation fighter jet program, casting a shadow over its existing commitment to South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae project. The announcement,...
North Korea Ballistic Missiles

Ballistic Threat: North Korea Ships Ballistic Missiles to Russia, Prompting Fears of Expanded Proxy Conflict

The United States is sounding the alarm over a burgeoning military partnership between North Korea and Russia, which top officials warn could upend strategic balances in both Europe and East Asia. In testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee this...
Aging C-130R Transport Fleet Raises

Japan’s Aging C-130R Transport Fleet Raises Alarm Over Defense Readiness

As Maintenance Woes Ground Aircraft, Strategic Supply Routes to Remote Islands Hang in the Balance The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) is grappling with severe operational disruptions as its fleet of six C-130R transport aircraft, the logistical backbone for supplying...
Bayraktar TB2

Bangladesh Plans Drone Fleet Expansion with Bayraktar TB2 to Boost Naval Surveillance and Challenge Indian Dominance in Bay of Bengal

In a move that could significantly alter the strategic calculus of the Bay of Bengal region, the Bangladesh Navy is reportedly considering the acquisition of Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drones. This decision follows the successful deployment of the same drones by...
Rafale-M fighter jets

India Approves $7.6 Billion Rafale-M Deal in Strategic Push to Counter China’s Growing Influence in Indian Ocean

In a landmark decision that could reshape the regional balance of power in the Indo-Pacific, the Indian government has approved the acquisition of 26 Rafale-Marine (Rafale-M) fighter jets from France. This move is a clear signal of New Delhi’s intent...
Turkish fighter jet KAAN

Saudi Arabia Eyes Turkish KAAN Stealth Fighters Amid F-35 Setback and Strategic Realignment

Saudi Arabia’s increasingly assertive pursuit of fifth-generation combat aircraft has taken a significant turn as the Kingdom reportedly explores the acquisition of up to 100 Turkish-built KAAN stealth fighters. The potential procurement marks a major pivot in Riyadh’s defense strategy,...
China’s fifth generation stealth fighter, J-35A

Pakistan’s J-35A Gamble: China’s Early Delivery of J-35As to Pakistan Could Redefine Air Superiority in South Asia

The recent high-level visit of Pakistan’s Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar, to Beijing has reignited intense speculation that Islamabad is moving rapidly toward the acquisition of China’s next-generation stealth fighter, the J-35A. The timing of...
Prabowo Subianto

Indonesia’s National Defence Council: A New Era for Defence Policy under Prabowo Subianto

The establishment of Indonesia’s National Defence Council (NDC) marks one of the most significant early policy moves under President Prabowo Subianto’s leadership. In a changing regional security environment and a world increasingly shaped by geopolitical rivalry, the formation of this...
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