- May 30th, 2025
A fundamental realignment of Vietnam's defense strategy, the country is reportedly finalizing a major arms deal to purchase F-16 fighter jets from the United States. While precise figures remain undisclosed, a 1945 report indicates the deal could involve at least...
In a dramatic turn of events ahead of one of the most closely watched joint military exercises in Southeast Asia, a decommissioned Philippine Navy warship slated for destruction during a live-fire drill sank prematurely in contested waters of the South...
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...
Singapore and Indonesia are exploring expansive opportunities for collaboration in defence, trade, investment, and other critical sectors, announced Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong alongside Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta. Wong’s remarks, delivered during a joint press conference at the...
In the South China Sea and ongoing discussions on regional security, the Philippines’ Defense Secretary, Gilberto Teodoro, stated that a unified military alliance akin to NATO is unlikely in Southeast Asia, given the diverse interests and alliances of the region's...
Despite a nationwide ban on Apple’s iPhone 16, investors barely batted an eye. Indonesia’s decision came after Apple failed to meet local investment requirements, underscoring a mismatch in priorities between the world’s fourth-most populous nation and the world’s most valuable...
Forging a Path Toward Maritime Supremacy in Southeast Asia, On October 22, 2024, Singapore’s defense sector marked a historic milestone as ST Engineering held a keel-laying ceremony for the Republic of Singapore Navy’s (RSN) first Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV) at...
China’s growing military presence at Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base has once again ignited concerns in Washington and among its regional allies. First raised as a concern in 2019, reports of Chinese naval corvettes stationed at the recently upgraded Ream Naval...
NATO Faces Challenge in Countering China and Russia’s Expanding Influence in Southeast and East Asia
As China and Russia expand their spheres of influence in Southeast Asia and East Asia through economic, military, and diplomatic means, NATO is faced with the challenge of countering these moves. This can be achieved by strengthening alliances, enhancing regional...