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Japan, U.S. to establish missile production facility in Japan

Japan and the United States will coproduce medium-range, air-to-air missiles at a new facility in Japan, defense leaders said ...
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U.S. Maritime Security Initiative transforms assistance into lasting capability for Southeast Asian partners

The United States Maritime Security Initiative (MSI) is boosting Southeast Asian nations’ ability to monitor their waters, ...
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Agreements advance Australia-Malaysia defense relations

Australia and Malaysia are deepening a defense partnership that has evolved from classroom and field training exercises to ...
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ROK pushes development of nuclear-powered submarines to boost deterrence

The Republic of Korea (ROK) is accelerating development of nuclear-powered submarines and will speed up acquisition of combat ...
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More than 500 defense activities bolster longtime Philippines-U.S. alliance

The Philippines and the United States are on track to execute more than 500 defense activities in 2026, from the flagship Balikatan exercise to expert exchanges. The engagements reflect the breadth ...
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India’s defense minister calls for expanding collaboration with ASEAN

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh extended the invitation at the inaugural ASEAN-India Defence Think Tank Forum in New Delhi in October 2026, The Times of India newspaper reported. “India believes ...
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Japan, Sweden deepen defense ties as security challenges connect Europe, Indo-Pacific

Japan and Sweden are expanding defense and technology cooperation as they increasingly view security in the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions as inseparable. Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro ...