- July 31st, 2025
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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