by | Jun 5, 2023 | Security
SINGAPORE — Japan and South Korea’s defense ministers have agreed that improving ties will be key to countering nuclear-armed North Korea, during a regional security summit in Singapore. Japan’s Yasukazu Hamada met with his South Korean counterpart, Lee Jong-sup, at...
by | Jun 5, 2023 | Security
SINGAPORE — The defense ministers of Germany and the United Kingdom have pledged to keep up their respective military presence in the Indo-Pacific region, while also outlining their plans for military deployments, at a regional security summit in Singapore. Britain’s...
by | Jun 4, 2023 | Security
SINGAPORE — China’s newly appointed defense minister said Sunday Chinese fighter jets and naval vessels were responding to provocations close to China’s airspace and waters when carrying out maneuvers that have been branded dangerous or unprofessional. Li Shangfu, who...
by | Jun 3, 2023 | Security
SINGAPORE — Canada is pledging to step up its military posture in the Indo-Pacific, with its defense minister announcing the nation will annually commit to the region an additional warship. This will boost the size of the Royal Canadian Navy’s annual deployment to the...
by | Jun 3, 2023 | Security
SINGAPORE — The U.S. defense secretary on Saturday called on China to resume bilateral dialogue and engagements, saying diplomacy is vital to maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Lloyd Austin was speaking at the annual Shangri-La Dialogue...
