NATO will need 35-50 extra brigades under new defence plans, source says
A brigade consists of between 3,000 and 7,000 troops, so generating 35 to 50 more such units would present a significant challenge.
Mon Jul 08 2024
Philippines and Japan sign defence pact, with eyes on China
The agreement eases entry for foreign personnel and equipment, creating a framework to facilitate military cooperation for visiting force.
Mon Jul 08 2024
'Big beasts' slayed as Conservatives suffer UK election bloodbath
Former PM Liz Truss and defence minister Grant Shapps were among a record number of senior ministers to lose their parliamentary seats.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Muhyiddin engages King’s Counsel in battle against Court of Appeal's reinstatement of charges
Datuk Hisyam Teh Poh Teik confirmed that Kings Counsel Steven Perian will be joining Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's defence team.
Thu Jul 04 2024
WikiLeaks' Assange set to be freed after pleading guilty to US espionage charge
Assange agreed to plead guilty to a single criminal count of conspiring to obtain and disclose classified U.S. national defence documents.
Tue Jun 25 2024
Second LCS 64.66 pct complete, says defence minister
Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said total payments made for the construction of the second LCS are based on the signed contract.
Mon Jun 24 2024
Taiwan is not seeking war with China, defence minister says
Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo said it was China who is the "trouble maker" and provoker of tensions across the Taiwan Strait.
Mon Jun 17 2024
Tennis - Djokovic rocks French Open with withdrawal, Sinner assured of top ranking
Novak Djokovic's French Open title defence ended with a whimper following the top seed's withdrawal due to a right knee problem.
Wed Jun 05 2024
1MDB’S US$346 mln suit: Rosmah ordered to file defence by July 4
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor is set to file her statement of defence against 1MDB's lawsuit against her, over the purchase of luxury items.
Fri May 24 2024
Thai court accepts complaint seeking PM's removal over minister's appointment
Thailand's PM Srettha Thavisin has 15 days to file his defence in court.
Thu May 23 2024
Trump opts not to take witness stand in hush money case as testimony ends
Donald Trump's defence team rested its case in the criminal hush money trial without calling the former US president to testify.
Wed May 22 2024
EXCLUSIVE - Japan's military needs more women. But it's still failing on harassment.
Following a wave of sexual harassment cases, the number of women applying to join the Self-Defence Forces decreased by 12 per cent.
Fri May 17 2024
Israeli defence chief challenges Netanyahu over post-war Gaza plans
Israel Defence Minister Yoav Gallant vowed to oppose any long-term military rule by Israel over the ravaged Palestinian enclave.
Thu May 16 2024
Putin taps economist to run defence, replacing Shoigu in unexpected move
Russia's economists have so far largely ensured economic stability and growth despite toughest sanctions ever imposed on a major economy.
Mon May 13 2024
Turkiye's KAAN' fighter jet offer to boost Malaysia's air defence
Turkiye is one of only five countries in the world that can independently develop and produce fifth-generation fighter jets.
Mon May 06 2024