Defence and military

Taiwan proposes extra $4.6 billion in defence spending for 2026

Taiwan’s government has made defence modernisation and increased spending a core policy.

China says it conducted survey of waters east of Taiwan in August

China’s coast guard also said that it conducted routine law enforcement patrols in the waters east of Taiwan on Sept 3.

Australia, US to boost defence ties as China’s Pacific influence grows

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth (right) poses for a photo with Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles at the Pentagon.

Palau urges ‘unified’ Pacific response to China missile test

The Pacific forum culminates with a leaders’ retreat on Sept 3, during which officials are expecting to hammer out wording for a joint communique.

Netanyahu says Israel ‘not retreating’ during Gaza visit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visiting an Israeli military outpost near the Yellow Line in the Gaza Strip.

Denmark sends conscripts to Greenland as Arctic tensions grow

Soldiers participating in a military exercise for the first Danish conscript soldiers in Greenland since a reform of military conscription was implemented, on Aug 28.

Taiwan’s defence spending plan shows determination to protect itself: President Lai

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said that better preparations brought greater security.

Ukraine’s Fedorov says Palantir CEO will be first major investor in new defence company

Former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov (left) and Palantir chief Alex Karp in a video posted by Fedorov on his X account.

EU planning mission to train Lebanon’s army

EU defence ministers and other officials met in Ireland on Sept 1.

EU, NATO vow ‘full solidarity’ as Germany blames airport drone ‘hybrid attack’ on Russia

Germany’s government says Moscow was behind an incident in August involving an explosives-laden drone at Leipzig airport.

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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.