Defence and military

India beefing up space-based surveillance after border conflict

The launch of the first 52 satellites, under Space-Based Surveillance-3, is being fast-tracked to monitor places of interest more frequently.

Canada’s military has modelled hypothetical US invasion, reports say

The preparations underscore how sharply relations between the two long-standing allies have deteriorated during Mr Donald Trump’s second term.

Ukraine’s new defence minister pushes for more domestic drones

Newly appointed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said Ukraine would continue to rely on drones as a tool of asymmetric warfare.

US approves $2.95b sale of aircraft, torpedoes to Singapore

Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing said in September Singapore will acquire four Boeing P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft in the first phase of the SAF's refresh of the country’s maritime security capabilities.

Ukraine to share wartime combat data with allies to help train AI

Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov described Kyiv's wartime data trove as one of its "cards" in negotiations with other nations.

Chinese drill sparks talk of ‘decapitation’ strike on Taipei

FILE PHOTO: A soldier speaks to Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te in Hsinchu, Taiwan July 10, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 20, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as he walks to board Marine One to depart for Joint Base Andrews, from the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 22, 2025. REUTERS/Aaron Schwartz

Ukraine’s Zelensky announces new air defence system

A Ukrainian soldier with an anti-aircraft gun used to target Russian drones in the Donetsk region of Ukraine, on Dec 22, 2025.

Denmark, Greenland suggest Arctic NATO mission, Danish defence minister says

The European Commission
's Vice-President Kaja Kallas (centre) meets Greenland's Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt (right) and Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen in Brussels, Belgium on Jan 18.

Former Yoon administration staff linked to alleged North Korea drone intrusion

Fragments of a drone lie scattered on the ground in Muksan-ri area, Kaepung District, Kaesong City, North Korea.

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