Is ISIS looking to expand its toehold in Southeast Asia?
Granted, there is virtually no possibility of the ISIS-linked militants successfully holding on to an ever-shrinking part of Marawi City in the Lanao del Sur province on the southern island of Mindanao against the ongoing military assault. But regional defense and security watchers fear that the perceived success of the Maute group in keeping the Philippine military at bay for even a protracted period could raise the group’s profile, making it a more attractive proposition to potential donors and recruits.
Global allies call for continued US patrols in South China Sea
Speakers at an Asian security summit have called for a continuation of U.S. Navy freedom of navigation patrols in the South China Sea, with the dispute still on participants’ minds even as other regional security challenges have made the news in recent weeks.
US Defense Secretary Mattis seeks to reassure Asian allies at Shangri-La Dialogue
In his speech, Mattis also urged China to follow through with action its stated desire to see North Korea denuclearize, but pledged that the United States will "engage China diplomatically and economically to ensure our relationship is beneficial."
Prime Minister Turnbull dismisses notion that Australia must choose between China and US
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says that he expects the Trump Administration will realize continued engagement in the Indo-Pacific region is in the interest of the U.S., during a speech at an annual regional security summit in Singapore.
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US Defense Secretary Mattis to deliver 'punchy' address at Asia security summit
Before his address, reports indicated the U.S. defense secretary will discuss North Korea, pressing for greater regional cooperation to contain the isolated regime’s nuclear and missile program.
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Bharat Electronics forecasts $1.5B in sales as India boosts domestic production
India's state-owned defense electronics enterprise Bharat Electronics Ltd., BEL, has increased sales by 17 percent in fiscal year 2017, according to Venkateswara Gowtama Mannava, chairman and managing director.
Storm in the Pacific: Defending against growing North Korean threats [Commentary]
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China among invitees to major US exercise
Despite ongoing tensions in the South China Sea and several recent tense aerial confrontations, China has been invited to attend next year’s U.S.-hosted Rim of the Pacific exercises, the U.S. Navy confirmed Monday.
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Dual hatted: Navy crew train up on manned and unmanned helos
The Northrop Grumman MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned helicopter continues to cut its teeth while operating onboard the third U.S. Navy littoral combat ship to go on a rotational deployment to Singapore as the deployment itself approaches its halfway mark.
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Saab A26 submarine gets vertical launched Tomahawks
Saab has unveiled a modified A26 submarine fitted with vertical launched land attack cruise missiles at the IMDEX Asia maritime and defense exhibition in Singapore, the first time such a system has been fitted on a conventionally powered boat.
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Business jet customization could be key as Singapore firms up maritime patrol requirement
Maritime Patrol Aircraft based on business jet platforms have taken prominence at the IMDEX Asia maritime and defence exhibition in Singapore.
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Singapore to acquire more Type 218SG subs from Germany
The 230-foot-long Type 218SG has a displacement of 2,000 tons. Figures released by TKMS indicate that the crew size of the class is 28.
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Satellite image shows Chinese deployment of new aircraft to South China Sea
China has deployed its latest airborne early warning and control aircraft to an air base on the fringes of the disputed South China Sea, according to exclusive satellite imagery obtained by Defense News.
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