Defence and military

Multinational Ukraine force to hold first exercise in Poland

Members of Polish emergency services take part in exercises at the Polish-Ukrainian railway border crossing in Medyka, south-eastern Poland, on Oct 27.

North Korea test fires strategic cruise missiles: KCNA

A North Korean official was quoted as saying the test was conducted “because our armed forces should defend the security of the country and deter all sorts of threats.”

Singapore to steer ‘mutually beneficial’ US-ASEAN defence framework amid regional sensitivities

Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing (right) formally took over the chairmanship of the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting for 2027 from his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro Jr in Cebu, the Philippines, on Oct 28.

Japan weighs $600 billion defence spending plan, say sources

The new spending is expected to fund purchases such as large numbers of drones.

South Korean army sergeant dies at front-line unit with external injuries

North Korea says US-South Korea nuclear drill shows need for stronger nuclear deterrent

Tensions have escalated between the two Koreas after a border mine explosion in September.

South Korea to double spending on AI and chips in 2027

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung delivering his budget speech for 2027 at the National Assembly in Seoul on Nov 2.

North Korea says defence research institutes tested major weapon system

North Korea will enable its military units by the end of 2026 to use all types of the bombs, depending on their operational purposes.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 31, 2026

(From left) European Council President Antonio Costa, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Montreal, Canada, on the concluding day of the 21st EU-Canada Summit.

US approves $2.6 billion Patriot missile sale to Ukraine

The aftermath of an evening missile strike by Russia in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, on Oct 30. Ukraine has been waiting for almost a month for the US to sign off on critical missile supplies.

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