Xi’s Taiwan Warning Signals a Dangerous New Phase in U.S.-China Military Rivalry
Beijing escalates strategic pressure over Taiwan amid rising Indo-Pacific tensions China’s warning to the United States over Taiwan highlights intensifying military tensions in the Indo-Pacific, expanding PLA modernization, and growing risks of strategic confrontation between the world’s two largest powers. Chinese President Xi Jinping’s latest warning to the United States over Taiwan marks one of the clearest signs yet that the Taiwan Strait is becoming the most dangerous geopolitical flashpoint in the modern international system. During hig…
Singapore Senior Minister Lee on US Military Intervention and Small States’ Security
DefenseNews: Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong issued a strong regional and international security commentary at the ISEAS‑Yusof Ishak Institute’s Regional Outlook Forum 2026 on January 8, focusing on the implications of the United States’ recent military intervention in Venezuela. His remarks underscored Singapore’s enduring commitment to international law , sovereignty of nations , and the broader global order , while highlighting significant concerns for small states’ security in an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape. With tensio…
DefenseNews: China’s defense minister defends country’s response to ‘provocation’
SINGAPORE — China’s newly appointed defense minister said Sunday Chinese fighter jets and naval vessels were responding to provocations close to China’s airspace and waters when carrying out maneuvers that have been branded dangerous or unprofessional. Chinese Defense Minister Gen. Li Shangfu delivers his speech on the last day of the 20th International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's annual defense and security forum, in Singapore, Sunday, June 4, 2023. Li Shangfu, who was named to his position in March,…
Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri, Kadmatt Visit Singapore For South East Asia Deployment
Singapore : As part of the deployment to South East Asia, Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kadmatt under the Command of Rear Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, visited Singapore from July 1-3, 2022. Indian Navy crew participated in professional interactions with Republic of Singapore Navy towards enhancing mutual cooperation and interoperability INS Sahadri is an indigenously built multi-role stealth Frigate and INS Kadmatt is an indigenously built Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Corvette. During the visit, the Indian cr…
Singapore, Israeli firms team to develop new ship-killing missile
MELBOURNE, Australia — Singapore’s ST Engineering believes that a new joint venture with Israel Aerospace Industries, to market and sell advanced naval missile systems, will leverage both companies’ strengths and track records to address a growing demand for guided munitions. The joint venture, announced in mid-July, is called Proteus Advanced Systems, with ST Engineering’s land systems arm and IAI each having a 50 percent share. According to the news release announcing the joint venture, the new entity will “market and sell advanced nava…
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