East Asia and Pacific Region
South Korea launches a ballistic missile from under the water platform
South Korea carried out the first test of a ballistic missile launched from a submerged vertical launch launcher. It is believed to be the next step on the way to the introduction of the South […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
2018-2019 Defence Budget of China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore
China ($173 Billion for a fiscal year) China will increase military spending by 8.1 per cent this year, the largest rise in three years, as it sees major shifts in its national security environment. The […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
Indonesia deployed F-16 fighter jets and frigates on patrol duty in South China Sea
Indonesia has reacted with anger after Chinese fishing boats protected by coast guard warships forced their way into its territorial waters. Jakarta has mobilised its military and raised its combat alert status in the Natuna […]
