Where Is China? Absence of Top Officials Sparks Questions at Asia’s Biggest Defence Summit

As delegates, defence leaders, and security experts gathered in Singapore for the annual Shangri-La Dialogue, one question echoed throughout the venue: Where is China? The Shangri-La Dialogue is widely regarded … Read More

Pentagon Chief Calls for Stability in Asia While Addressing Concerns Over China’s Growing Military Presence

As geopolitical tensions continue to shape the future of the Indo-Pacific region, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a carefully balanced message during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, one of … Read More

Indonesia clarifies no agreement made on US military airspace access

Indonesia’s Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin has denied claims that Indonesia granted unrestricted airspace access to the United States military after signing a letter of intent with US Defence Secretary Pete … Read More

Pentagon Journalists Walk Out as New Press Curbs Ignite Outrage Over Transparency

In a rare act of defiance, dozens of seasoned journalists covering the U.S. Defense Department have packed up their offices inside the Pentagon and handed back their credentials. This mass … Read More

Qatar Secures Access to US Air Base Following Gift of Boeing 747 for Air Force One

In a significant development for US-Qatar relations, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that Qatar will soon build an air force facility at the Mountain Home Air Base in Idaho — … Read More