Keywords: Indo Pacific


Indonesia-US: 4,700 Soldiers Mobilized for Super Garuda Shield Exercises

Indonesia, the United States, and several of their partners launched a new edition of the joint military exercises "Super Garuda Shield" on Monday, an annual event aimed at improving the interoperability of participating forces and strengthening defense capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region. Organized......

Freedom Edge: South Korea, the United States, and Japan Strengthen Military Cooperation

South Korea, the United States, and Japan continue their military cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. The three countries will hold a new edition of the trilateral exercise "Freedom Edge" in international waters east and south of Jeju Island from September 7 to 11. Announced by the South Korean Joint......

Japan prepares hypersonic missiles as defense strategy expands

Japan is preparing to expand its military capabilities with the development of hypersonic missiles launched from submarines and long-range unmanned aircraft, according to reports on the country’s proposed defense budget for fiscal year 2027. The initiative reflects a significant shift in Japan’s......

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev calls for independence of New Caledonia and other French overseas territories

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has renewed his criticism of France's overseas governance, calling for the independence of New Caledonia and other French overseas territories during an international media forum in Shusha, a city in the Nagorno-Karabakh region controlled by Azerbaijan. The remarks......

China’s submarine missile test signals growing confidence in Sea-absed nuclear deterrence

China's recent submarine-launched ballistic missile test over the South Pacific is being viewed by defence analysts as a significant milestone in Beijing's efforts to strengthen the operational credibility of its sea-based nuclear deterrent. Beyond demonstrating missile performance, the exercise......

India and New Zealand elevate relations to strategic partnership during Modi's auckland visit

India and New Zealand have formally elevated their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership, marking a new phase in diplomatic cooperation as Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to strengthen New Delhi's engagement across the Indo-Pacific. The announcement came during Modi's visit......

Taiwan warns China's growing pressure could reshape status quo in Taiwan Strait

A senior Taiwanese official has warned that China's steadily increasing military and maritime pressure could gradually alter the strategic balance in the Taiwan Strait, cautioning that the international community may not fully recognise the shift until it has already taken place. Speaking at a forum......

Taiwan says defense preparations are a necessity, not a provocation, amid rising China tensions

Taiwan has defended its expanding defence and civil preparedness measures, insisting they are a response to mounting security threats rather than an attempt to provoke China. Speaking at a security forum in Taipei on Tuesday, Lin Fei-fan, deputy secretary-general of Taiwan's National Security Council,......

Indonesia to acquire Indian BrahMos and Astra missiles in major defence deal

Indonesia is set to purchase BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and Astra beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles from India, marking a significant expansion of defence cooperation between the two countries and reinforcing New Delhi's ambitions to become a leading global arms exporter. The announcement......