Defence pact

US Indo-Pacific Command Admiral Samuel Paparo and Philippines Army Chief of Staff Romeo Brawner Jr speak to the media during the International Military Law and Operations Conference (MILOPS), in Manila, Philippines, August 27, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Lisa Marie David
Asia

Philippines urges 'broader interpretation' of defence pact with US

Manila and Washington are bound by the 1951 Mutual Defence Treaty (MDT), which can be invoked in case of armed attacks on Philippine forces, public vessels, or aircraft in the South China Sea

Japan's Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and Philippine's Defence Minister Gilberto Teodoro sign the reciprocal access agreement, at the Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines, July 8, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Lisa Marie David
Politics

Philippines, Japan sign defence pact amid South China Sea tensions

Dhaka, New Delhi signed first defence contract under $500 million LoC
Bangladesh

Dhaka, New Delhi signed first defence contract under $500 million LoC

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks to the media at Melbourne Commonwealth Parliament Office, in Melbourne, Australia February 11, 2022. Darrian Traynor/Pool via REUTERS
World+Biz

Australia says defence buildup about peace and stability

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on a National Security Initiative virtually with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, inside the East Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., September 15, 2021. REUTERS/Tom Brenner
World+Biz

UK, US, Australia agree to work on hypersonics under defence pact