Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) vessels docked at Ream Naval Base, Cambodia

Strategic Waters: Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base Signals Rising Sino-Japanese Tensions and China’s Expanding Maritime Reach

Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base hosted the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) vessels Bungo and Etajima, in what was hailed as a goodwill visit. The event marked the first foreign naval presence at the newly upgraded base, following its formal inauguration...
U212 NFS

Philippines Submarine Bid: Philippines Submarine Deal Sparks Global Contest, Redefines Southeast Asia’s Naval Future

In a move that could reshape Southeast Asia's naval balance, European defence giants Fincantieri and Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) have joined forces to propose a next-generation submarine solution to the Philippine Navy. Their bid, centered on the U212 NFS (Near...
TH-73A training helicopters

U.S. Approves $120 Million Sale of TH-73A Training Helicopters to Philippines

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $120 million sale of TH-73A training helicopters and associated support systems to the Government of the Philippines. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of the proposed sale on Tuesday, marking...
F-15EX Eagle II jets

Trade War Meets Turbulence: How U.S. Tariffs Threaten Indonesia’s F-15EX Fighter Jet Deal and Regional Security

A $13.9 billion deal to deliver advanced fighter jets to Indonesia—an agreement years in the making—now teeters on the edge as a sudden escalation in U.S. trade policy threatens to upend one of Southeast Asia’s most strategically significant defense partnerships....
ATMACA anti-ship missile

Türkiye and Indonesia Forge Strategic Defense Partnership to Co-Produce Advanced Weapon Systems

Türkiye's expanding role in global arms exports, defense conglomerate ROKETSAN has entered into a landmark agreement with Indonesia to jointly produce a suite of advanced weapon systems. This collaboration encompasses the co-production of the ATMACA anti-ship missile, cruise missiles, and...
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...
renewable energy

Australia and Southeast Asia: A Climate Partnership Waiting to Take Off

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,...
Sukhoi Su-30SME Fighters

Russia Completes Delivery of Sukhoi Su-30SME Fighters to Myanmar Amid Controversy

In a landmark move that underscores deepening military ties between Moscow and Naypyidaw, Russia has successfully concluded its 2018 agreement with Myanmar’s military regime, delivering six advanced Sukhoi Su-30SME multirole fighter jets. The transfer significantly bolsters Myanmar’s air force capabilities...
earthquake, People inspect the debris of a collapsed building in Mandalay on Mar 28, 2025

7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Southeast Asia: Myanmar and Thailand at the Epicenter of the Tremor

A catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday afternoon, leaving widespread devastation in its wake. The tremors were powerful enough to be felt in neighboring Thailand and China, sending shockwaves through urban centers and prompting immediate evacuation efforts. According...
Torpedo-like object found on Kuala Terengganu beach

Mysterious Torpedo-Like Object Discovered on Malaysian Shore, Raising Regional Security Concerns

In what may be a significant clue pointing to growing unmanned surveillance activity in Southeast Asian waters, a mysterious metallic object resembling a torpedo was discovered early this morning along the shores of Pantai Seberang Takir, Kuala Terengganu. The coastal...
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