Arms and weapons

Russians covertly trained by China return to fight in Ukraine, sources say

A Ukrainian soldier works on a “Beaver” drone engaged in deep strikes into Russian territory.

Taiwan ‘cautiously optimistic’ about US arms sales, defence minister says

Weapons sales are an important “counterbalancing force” for maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo said.

US weighs drone threat from Cuba, report says

A Shahed drone on display during the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, on Feb 11, 2026.

Malaysia-Norway tensions deepen over scrapped missile deal

A Norwegian Coastal Corvette sails during the NATO Cold Response 2026 military exercise in the Ofotfjord in Arctic Norway.

Taiwan presses case for US arms after Trump says he’s undecided on new sales

US President Donald Trump has said he plans to talk to Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te.

US aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford to complete longest deployment since Vietnam War

US aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford is expected to return to Norfolk, Virginia, on May 16.

Trump to decide soon on Taiwan arms sale, non-committal to China’s Xi

US President Donald Trump (right) said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping “talked a lot about Taiwan”.

Japan considers missile exports to Philippines: NHK report

A single Type-88 missile being tested off the coast at the JGSDF Shizunai Anti-aircraft firing range in Shinhidaka, Japan, on June 24, 2025.

Malaysia to seek legal action, compensation in row with Norway over scrapped defence deal

Khaled Nordin said the government had already paid nearly 95 per cent of the contract value.

Malaysia ‘shocked’ that Norway blocked missile delivery for navy ships, says defence minister

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.