In a move that reflects shifting dynamics across the Asia-Pacific, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Shinjiro Koizumi met in Jakarta to advance a new defence cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening regional security. While both sides confirmed their intent to collaborate more closely, specific details of the agreement have not yet been made public, and there has been […]
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Australia has reaffirmed its commitment to meeting the demanding timeline set under the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine partnership, with Defence Minister Richard Marles emphasising that the nation is taking a “very self-critical” approach to tackling obstacles such as workforce capability and infrastructure readiness. Speaking ahead of a high-level AUKUS defence ministers meeting in Washington, Marles acknowledged […]
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Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin delivered a powerful and timely reminder during the ASEAN–China Defence Ministers’ Luncheon in Kuala Lumpur — that Southeast Asia’s peace and prosperity are inseparable, and safeguarding them requires collective effort and unwavering cooperation. Hosting the gathering, Khaled emphasised that ASEAN deeply values China’s continuous role in strengthening regional […]
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