Defence and military

Ukraine military aid surged in June despite long-term shortages: Institute

Kyiv was allocated €7.2 billion (S$10.62 billion) in military aid in June, the highest amount since the €9.04 billion received in April 2024.

Japan’s nuclear doublethink is getting harder to defend

Shinjiro Koizumi, Japan's defense minister, speaks during an interview at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo, Japan, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Koizumi said that Japan would take a transparent approach to investing in the new methods of warfare like drones and artificial intelligence that are needed to keep up with the changing nature of conflict. Photographer: Toru Hanai/Bloomberg

Ukraine needs 5% of US Patriot stocks to get through winter: Zelensky

Ukraine has reported an acute shortage of Patriot interceptors since the United States and Israel went to war with Iran in February.

Pentagon wants to deploy lasers, other counter drone tech in US

The arrangement is part of a broader effort to close regulatory gaps that have complicated the Pentagon’s ability to defend against proliferating drones.

Taiwan military drills clear streets, slow internet in Taipei

Taiwanese military police install road blockades during a drill as part of the annual Han Kuang military exercises in Taipei.

Ukrainian platoon stranded at front for months calls for help

The overload of combat zones with drones has also made resupplying soldiers increasingly difficult.

Saudi Arabia bets on defensive alliances to deter slide into war

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sign a joint defense agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Aug 7.

North Korea resumes naval base construction as it modernises fleet

The report comes after North Korea on Aug 10 fired a ballistic missile into the East Sea, ahead of a joint military drill between the US and South Korea.

Two killed as Colombia steps up air strikes against rebels

Colombia’s President Abelardo de la Espriella promised he would restore order after taking office on Aug 7.

Indonesia says navy drill with China that angered Taiwan was routine

China claims Taiwan is part of its territory and insists it has authority over the waters surrounding the island, which Taipei rejects.

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