South Korean defense agency backs buy of 20 more F-35A jets – Defense News (Global)
A South Korean defense agency has backed the purchase of more F-35A fighter jets as part of the country’s F-X project, which comprises the government’s...
India conducts flight of autonomous flying wing technology demonstrator – Defense News (Global)
The 1-ton SWiFT platform is powered by a Russian NPO Saturn 36MT turbofan engine. Read More
Xi Defends Vision of Hong Kong on 25th Anniversary of Return – The Diplomat
Xi Jinping praised the city for overcoming “violent social unrest” and emphasized Beijing’s “comprehensive jurisdiction” over Hong Kong.Read More
US-led RIMPAC, World’s Largest Maritime Exercise, Starts Without China or Taiwan – The Diplomat
The exercises kicked off without Taiwan’s participation, despite a push from Congress, while China's previous invitations are a distant memory.Read More
NATO touts country pairings as key to defending the eastern flank – Defense News (Global)
The new emphasis on pre-assigned forces comes along with a plan for more prepositioned equipment that arriving troops could quickly access from storage. Read More
Albanese, Macron cheer fresh start in Australia-France ties after submarine spat – Asia – South China Morning Post
‘My presence here represents a new start for our countries’ relationship,’ Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said during a meeting with the French leader in Paris.Read...
Foreign minister to attend 7th Mekong-Lancang Cooperation ministerial meeting – VGP
VGP – Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son will travel to Bagan, Myanmar, to attend the 7th Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) Foreign Ministers' Meeting. Read More
Foreign minister to attend 7th Mekong-Lancang Cooperation ministerial meeting – VGP
VGP – Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son will travel to Bagan, Myanmar, to attend the 7th Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) Foreign Ministers' Meeting. Read More
Cups, Straws, Spoons: India Starts on Single-use Plastic Ban – The Diplomat
As a first step, India has identified 19 plastic items that aren't very useful but have a high potential to become litter, including plastic cups,...
A Return to Values-based Foreign Policy in New Zealand – The Diplomat
As the recent U.S.-New Zealand joint statement makes clear, the values aspect in New Zealand’s diplomacy remains a priority in its Pacific diplomacy. Read More