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Nov 3
12:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Teodoro flags limited Army reach, gaps in PH defense infra
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Army effectively covers only 40 to 50 percent of the country, and its limited reach is insufficient even for logistical operations, according to Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro …
Nov 3
12:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Defenseless defense: Ridon says VP camp insisting on wrong arguments
MANILA, Philippines — Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon has criticized Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp for continuing to use what he described as disproven arguments in responding to the prosecution’s formal …
Nov 3
12:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
DPK lawmaker acquitted of leaking military secrets
A military court on Tuesday acquitted Rep. Boo Seung-chan of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) of charges of leaking military secrets while he served as the defense ministry's spokesperson. The …
Same story: 1 more article · 2 outlets
Nov 3
12:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
JCS chief pays visit to console soldiers injured in DMZ blast
Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) Chairman Gen. Jin Yong-sung on Tuesday visited the soldiers injured in an explosion caused by land mines planted by North Korea inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and …
Same story: 2 more articles · 3 outlets
Nov 3
12:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Seoul's policy think tank guides global megacities on AI, sustainable urban policy
The Seoul Institute — the official municipal policy think tank affiliated with the Seoul Metropolitan Government — and 19 other major urban research bodies from around the world adopted a joint initiative …
Nov 3
11:40
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
Ex-military, police among victims of Russian mercenary scheme: Polri
Former Indonesian military and police personnel are among the victims of a human trafficking scheme involving ...
Nov 3
11:25
SG Channel News Asia state media
Singapore
South Korea, Türkiye agree to deepen nuclear energy, defence ties
Both countries had agreed to "deepen defence cooperation by expanding joint production and technological cooperation".
Nov 3
10:00
CN South China Morning Post
China
China’s HQ series intercepts 2 new missile types as PLA tests weapon platform
A People’s Liberation Army air defence unit has for the first time intercepted two new types of missile simultaneously during a drill – including one that made a sudden change of direction, …
Nov 3
09:59
CN South China Morning Post
China
What is it? PNG says it’s an artillery shell. China says it’s a wine bottle
China’s embassy in Papua New Guinea has disputed reports that a suspected Chinese-made artillery shell was found in a shipping container in Port Moresby, saying the object was instead a shell-shaped wine …
Nov 3
09:52
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
Indonesia holds helicopter drills aboard KRI Sriwijaya-100 carrier
The Indonesian Navy conducts helicopter operation drills aboard Indonesia's first aircraft carrier, KRI ...
Nov 3
09:37
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Twelve civilians killed and 4,300 displaced across southeastern Myanmar in October, report finds
At least 12 civilians were killed, 16 others were injured, and approximately 4,300 people were displaced by armed conflict across 14 townships in southeastern Myanmar during the month of October, according to …
Nov 3
09:15
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Korea, Turkey pledge deeper cooperation on nuclear energy, defense
The leaders of South Korea and Turkey agreed Tuesday to deepen cooperation in nuclear energy and the defense industry while strengthening coordination on peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and in …
Nov 3
09:02
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Myanmar migrant leader assaulted outside UN in Thailand vows legal action
The leader of a Myanmar migrant workers group in Thailand told DVB that he will file complaints with both police and the National Human Rights Commission of Thailand after he was assaulted …
Nov 3
07:50
PH GMA Network
Philippines
80 Chinese vessels spotted in WPS in October -- AFP
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday said a total of 80 Chinese vessels were monitored at a number of key features in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) in October …
Nov 3
06:01
SG Mothership
Singapore
China expels record 33 officials, sees lowest Central Committee attendance since Mao
The expulsion of three former politburo members were confirmed.
Nov 3
06:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Army troops hone life-saving skills in Davao de Oro
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Preparing for crises beyond the battlefield, troops of the Army’s 10th Infantry Division underwent an intensive three-day medical training to boost their disaster response and frontline life-saving …
Nov 3
06:00
JP The Japan Times
Japan
Japan gets serious about defense spending hike as year-end deadline looms
The government and ruling coalition are reportedly considering nearly doubling defense spending over the next five years.
Nov 3
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Korea launches 3,600-ton submarine, boosting naval deterrence, defense export capacity
Korea’s Navy and Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) launched the Seo Hui (SS-088), the nation’s second 3,600-ton Dosan Ahn Changho-class Batch-II diesel-electric attack submarine, during a ceremony at Hanwha Ocean’s Geoje Okpo …
Nov 3
05:54
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Hanwha brings Korean defense, manufacturing ETFs to Abu Dhabi
Hanwha Asset Management's two US-listed exchange-traded funds tracking South Korea's defense and manufacturing sectors have been cross-listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange in the United Arab Emirates, the asset manager announced …
Nov 3
05:50
HK HK Free Press
Hong Kong
Sea drone makers compete in Taiwan for soaring investment
Silver-hulled sea drones skim across the water as part of an exhibition in Taiwan where local and foreign companies are competing for a share of surging government investment in uncrewed vehicles to …
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Nov 3
05:48
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Thailand warns Myanmar military attaché ‘to exercise caution’ over border airstrikes
The Royal Thai Armed Forces’ Commander-in-Chief Ukrit Boontanon summoned the Myanmar regime’s military attaché to Thailand, Win Thu Lin, to his headquarters in Bangkok on Nov. 2 to urge Naypyidaw to exercise …
Nov 3
05:18
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Russia downs hundreds of drones after Ukraine truce ends
The attacks followed a rare pause in the fighting between Russia and Ukraine in the southern Ukrainian region of Kherson, which ended Sunday.
Nov 3
04:56
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
S. Korea’s defenses may fall short against low-cost drone swarms: report
South Korea’s military may be ill-equipped to defend against swarms of low-cost attack drones designed to exhaust conventional air defenses, a state-run defense research institute said Tuesday. The Korea Research Institute for …
Nov 3
04:52
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Saravanan’s RM1.1m corruption trial set to begin March 2027
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — The Sessions Court today set trial dates between March and August next year for former human...
Same story: 1 more article · 2 outlets
Nov 3
04:30
AU ASPI The Strategist
Australia
Forward defence in depth: how to preserve Australia’s strategy of denial
Australia’s strategy of denial requires the Australian Defence Force to have the means to reduce an adversary’s confidence that force or coercion against this country can achieve its political and strategic objectives. …
Nov 3
04:27
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Women’s Affairs Minister meets families of border defence personnel in Banteay Meanchey
Minister of Women’s Affairs Ing Kantha Phavi has met with the wives and families of border defence personnel in Banteay Meanchey province The post Women’s Affairs Minister meets families of border defence …
Nov 3
03:47
CN CGTN state media
China
How does the Communist Party of China advance poverty alleviation?
China's success in lifting hundreds of millions of people out of poverty is widely regarded as one of the most significant development achievements in modern history. What the Communist Party of China …
Nov 3
03:24
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Pyongyang slams FBI claims linking it to Binance heist amid missile launch
The FBI said on Saturday that North Korea-linked hacking group TraderTraitor was behind the attack, which experts believe could be the largest cryptocurrency theft in history.
Nov 3
02:27
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
US strikes Iran’s Qeshm island
The Wall Street Journal reported the attack, describing it as the latest of a series of limited strikes Washington has secretly carried out against Iran in recent weeks.
Nov 3
02:23
KR Yonhap
South Korea
Military cadets set to embark on joint training cruise to boost interoperability
SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- Military cadets were set to embark on a joint training...
Nov 3
01:47
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
N. Korea slams Japan's missile reinforcement, joint drills with US
North Korea on Tuesday criticized Japan's push to acquire "preemptive attack" capabilities and last month's regular military drills between Washington and Tokyo, warning that such moves would invite a "vicious cycle" of …
Nov 3
01:18
JP The Japan Times
Japan
Russian army suffers record losses in Ukraine as land gains slip
Battlefield successes underscore Ukraine's ability to fight back despite Russia's increasingly deadly airstrikes menacing its civilian population.
Nov 3
01:17
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Launch ceremony set for latest indigenously-built attack submarine
The Navy was set to hold a launching ceremony Tuesday for its latest indigenously-built attack submarine, a key asset in boosting its undersea deterrence against maritime threats around the Korean Peninsula, the …
Same story: 1 more article · 2 outlets
Nov 3
00:58
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
GOF arrests 1,733 people, seizes RM82.56m worth of goods in cross-border crime crackdown
TUMPAT, Nov 3 — The Southeast Brigade of the General Operations Force (GOF) recorded 1,493 cross-border...
Nov 3
00:48
CN CGTN state media
China
China mulls draft law to combat cross-border corruption
China's top legislature began deliberating a draft law on combating cross-border corruption, which includes a provision on promoting the building of a fair and equitable global anti-corruption governance system.
Nov 3
00:11
AU ASPI The Strategist
Australia
Australia’s defence investment must build the industry to sustain a fight
Australia is investing billions in defence capabilities, infrastructure and preparedness as the strategic environment in the Indo-Pacific becomes more uncertain. But too little attention is being paid to whether that investment is …
Nov 2
23:59
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
N. Korea tests 'dispersal warhead' for cruise missiles following cluster bomb test
North Korea has tested a "dispersal warhead" for a strategic cruise missile, state media reported Tuesday, following its recent test of a cluster bomb for ballistic missiles. Full Gen. Kim Jong-sik, a …
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Nov 2
23:30
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
After 8 attempts, these triplets have finally become soldiers
Muhammad Nuriman, Nuramin and Nurnaim chased the same childhood ambition for years - and finally made it through on their ninth try.
Nov 2
23:30
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Baby steps can lead the way to peace in Myanmar
While gains may be incremental, if it is genuine, verifiable and sustainable, it is still progress.
Nov 2
22:36
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
KNU accuses military of targeting supply routes; Japan wants Myanmar removed from FATF blacklist
KNU accuses military of targeting Thai supply routes The Karen National Union (KNU) stated that dual airstrikes carried out on Saturday by the Burma Air Force on its base in Karen State’s …