South China Sea tensions

Singapore has brought home RSS Illustrious, the third Invincible-class Type 218SG submarine, moving significantly closer toward fielding the most advanced submarine fleet in Southeast Asia.…

China is projected to expand the People’s Liberation Army Navy to 435 battle force ships by 2030 while the U.S. Navy could shrink below 300 vessels, creating the largest maritime power shift…

Singapore’s acquisition of three Gulfstream G550 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) marks a decisive shift in Indo-Pacific maritime security posture, reinforcing early warning coverage…

Four USAF KC-135 Stratotankers departing Kadena Air Base are reportedly skirting sovereign airspace en route to Diego Garcia, raising questions about a possible Iran strike precursor while…

China has overtaken the United States in nuclear submarine production between 2021 and 2025, launching 79,000 tonnes of new undersea capability and accelerating its SSBN expansion. The IISS…

China’s private aerospace firm Sichuan Lingkong Tianxing Technology has unveiled the YKJ-1000 hypersonic glide missile capable of Mach 7 speeds and 1,300km range—at a reported cost of just…

India and Thailand have elevated their defence partnership to a new operational level as Su-30MKI and Gripen fighter jets conduct a strategically significant joint air exercise near the…

The PLA Navy Type 075 amphibious assault ship Hainan has conducted high-intensity, combat-oriented exercises in the South China Sea, testing sea-air coordination and integrated…

Vietnam is reportedly considering the French-made Rafale fighter as it seeks to reduce long-standing reliance on Russian combat aircraft, a move that could significantly alter Southeast…

Boeing has officially ended its pursuit of selling F-15EX fighter jets to Indonesia, terminating a proposed US$13.9 billion (RM66.0 billion) deal and exposing deep structural, financial, and…