Defense

Exclusive-U.S. researchers find probable launch site of Russia’s new nuclear-powered missile

By Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two U.S. researchers say they have identified the probable deployment site in Russia of…

If China wants Taiwan it should also take back land from Russia, president says

TAIPEI (Reuters) - If China's claims on Taiwan are about territorial integrity then it should also take back land from…

Japan protests second territorial incursion by China in under a week

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan lodged a protest with China after one of its naval survey vessels entered Japanese waters on Saturday,…

Update: Russia will change nuclear doctrine due to West’s actions in Ukraine, official says

LONDON (Reuters) -Russia will make changes to its doctrine on the use of nuclear weapons in response to what it…

Philippines, Vietnam boost military ties amid South China Sea tensions

By Mikhail Flores MANILA (Reuters) -Vietnam and the Philippines agreed on Friday to advance defence and military relations and deepen…

Philippines says China ‘mischaracterised’ South China Sea resupply mission deal

  MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines' foreign ministry accused China on Sunday of 'mischaracterising' an arrangement between them that allowed…

S. Korea to deploy ‘StarWars’ lasers against North’s drones

SEOUL, July 12, 2024 (AFP) - South Korea will begin deploying drone-melting laser weapons designed to shoot down North Korean…

NATO meets in Washington as questions swirl over Biden

By Max DELANY WASHINGTON, July 9, 2024 (AFP) - NATO leaders gather Tuesday in Washington for a summit aimed at…

Philippines, Japan eye signing key defense pact amid China tensions

By Pam CASTRO MANILA, July 5, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippines' military chief said Thursday he hoped a key defence…

President Marcos says Philippines won’t be intimidated amid China row

  MANILA, June 23, 2024 (AFP) - President Ferdinand Marcos said Sunday the Philippines "will not be intimidated" by anyone…

Chinese sailors wield sticks, axe in disputed sea clash with Philippines

MANILA, June 20, 2024 (AFP) - Chinese coast guard sailors brandishing weapons including sticks, knives and an axe clashed with…

China’s ‘salami-slicing strategy’ against Philippines in disputed sea

By Matthew WALSH BEIJING, June 19, 2024 (AFP) - Ramming boats, building militarised islands and threatening perceived trespassers -- China…

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