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Asia
Commentary: Indonesia is making big moves to modernise its military – but can it sustain the shift?
GREATER COHERENCE Indonesia’s defence ministry has also expanded its role in procurement and planning. The legislative framework allows flexibility in…
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United Kingdom
UK defence sector calls for quick security pact with the EU
ADVERTISEMENT Britain’s defence industry is urging the EU and UK to strike a security pact as early as next month…
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Australia’s northern neighbours cautious over US military build-up in Northern Australia | ABC News
The US military presence in northern Australia is growing, including increased US defence spending and international participation in joint-force exercises.…
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Commentary: Consequences of Signalgate are far-reaching for US allies
After Signalgate, US allies and partners might hesitate to share high-level intelligence without assurances that protocols will be followed, says…
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Germany
How much do NATO members spend on defence as threat perceptions rise?
Despite Trump’s appeal for NATO members to spend more of their budget on defence, the feasibility of any further increases…
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Commentary: US defence chief’s Asia tour won’t fix American credibility crisis
MIXED MESSAGES FROM WASHINGTON Hegseth’s itinerary includes visits to the Philippines and Japan. Both US treaty allies should use this…
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Germany
Is it time to bring back conscription in Germany?
Calls to reinstate compulsory military service are growing louder in Berlin’s political circles. But is drafting thousands of 18-year-olds the…
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United Kingdom
Are Brits in favour of the creation of a European army with the UK?
Almost half of Brits would support the creation of a European army that included the UK, apart from Reform UK…
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Asia
Malaysia’s ex-navy chief gets discharge not amounting to acquittal on charges linked to littoral combat ship scandal
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s former navy chief Ahmad Ramli Nor was on Wednesday (Mar 12) granted a discharge not amounting to…
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EU chief calls for defence ‘surge’, says ‘time of illusions’ over
Stating that Russian President Vladimir Putin “cannot be trusted” but only “deterred”, von der Leyen noted that the Kremlin was…
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