Defence and military

Top US military officials face lie-detectors in hunt over classified stockpiles leak: Reports

Reports emerged in July that the US was rationing munitions over supply concerns after several months of fighting Iran.

States reach agreement at autonomous weapons talks in Geneva

Ukrainian soldiers testing a Droid NW 40 unmanned ground combat vehicle at an undisclosed location in July 2026.

Vietnam, Myanmar agree to deepen defence ties during leader Min Aung Hlaing visit

Vietnam’s President To Lam (left) and Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing review the guard of honour during a welcoming ceremony at the National Assembly House in Hanoi on Sept 5.

Singapore navy begins maritime cooperation exercise with Chinese counterpart

The Singapore navy’s deputy fleet commander, Colonel Ng Yen Meng, at the opening ceremony of the Sept 5-9 exercise.

White House reviews candidates to replace Hegseth deputy Feinberg, sources say

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Steve Feinberg (left) has his full support and “isn’t going anywhere”.

Pentagon subjects 50 members of the Joint Staff to polygraph tests in expanded leak hunt

The investigators asked military officers and civilian employees on the Joint Staff if they disclosed classified information to members of the press.

News analysis

How Shinjiro Koizumi is redefining Japan’s security strategy as defence minister

Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaking to Self-Defence Forces senior commanders at the Defence Ministry in Tokyo on Sept 2.

S’pore’s first bearer of bad news: Former SID directors share how intelligence agency shapes national policy

(From left) Former SID director Eddie Teo, former SID chief-of-staff Kevin Santa Maria and former SID senior director Ng Kah Meng.

US military turns off ad trackers on devices amid Middle East targeting reports

An F/A-18F Super Hornet preparing to launch from the flight deck of the US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln on March 31.

Pacific summit backs concerns over China missile test despite Nauru dissent

Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr said China’s missile test in July passed over several island nations without adequate warning.

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